Press Releases
Jun 12, 2013
To Ensure Safety of Nation’s Bridges, Rahall Calls for Expedited Inspection Requirements
Following the recent collapse of the I-5 Bridge in Washington State, U.S. Rep Nick J. Rahall, top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is calling for the accelerated implementation of new inspection standards and reporting requirements to ensure the safety of the nation’s bridges.
May 22, 2013
House Republicans Push Bill Waiving U.S. Permit for Foreign Pipeline Company
In what U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) termed as a “mockery” of the importance of building the Keystone XL Pipeline in the U.S., the House today debated Republican backed legislation that says the project does not even require a permit, deeming the proposal approved.
May 10, 2013
Rahall Statement on FAA Contract Towers Decision
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall issued the following statement Friday following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to continue funding contract air traffic control towers at the nation’s airports through September 30, 2013
May 8, 2013
Bishop, Transportation Leaders Introduce Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2013
Democratic and Republican leaders on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today joined together in introducing bipartisan legislation that would create American jobs by investing $13.8 billion over five years through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and other efforts to improve water quality.
Apr 29, 2013
Rahall Statement on the Nomination of Mayor Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall II, top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement on the nomination of Mayor Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation.
Apr 16, 2013
Shuster, Rahall Announce Special Panel Tasked with Developing Freight Transportation Improvements
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Ranking Member Nick J. Rahall, II (D-WV) today announced the members of a special panel tasked with examining the current state of freight transportation in the United States
Mar 19, 2013
Ryan Budget Would End Highway and Transit Investment in FY 2015
According to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis, Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s budget proposal would effectively end Federal highway and transit investments in fiscal year 2015
Mar 19, 2013
Report: U.S. Infrastructure Earns a D+ Report
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has given U.S. infrastructure a letter grade of “D+”, after reviewing sixteen different categories of American infrastructure over the last four years
Mar 5, 2013
Rahall Introduces Legislation to Ensure American Infrastructure Supports American Jobs
U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall was joined by Committee Members in introducing legislation to ensure that all Federal transportation and infrastructure investments support American jobs and domestic manufacturing
Mar 4, 2013
Rahall, Transportation Leaders to Introduce Legislation to Ensure American Infrastructure Supports American Jobs
U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall will be joined by Committee Members tomorrow in introducing legislation which strengthens ‘Buy America’ laws to ensure Federal Transportation and Infrastructure investments support American jobs.