Rockefeller Statement on President Obama’s Job Creation Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued this statement following President Obama’s joint address to Congress:
Pryor, Rockefeller Introduce Mariah’s Act to Strengthen Highway Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) today introduced legislation to improve the safety of drivers and their passengers who travel on our nation’s highways.
Rockefeller Remarks on Reauthorization of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C.—I want to thank Senator Pryor for holding this hearing and for taking on the challenge of reauthorizing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA is a vitally important agency whose job it is to reduce deaths and injuries on roads. More than 30,000 people are killed on the road each year and approximately 2 million injured.
Key Quotes from Hearing on Reauthorization of Motor Carrier Safety Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Senate Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee today held a hearing on reauthorization of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs.
Rockefeller Remarks on Reauthorization of the Motor Carrier Safety Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The commercial truck and bus industry is a vital part of our nation’s economic strength, allowing goods, services, and people to travel throughout the country. This is especially true in West Virginia, where people and businesses rely on a safe, efficient highway transportation network to support a rural economy.
Key Quotes from Hearing on Building American Transportation Infrastructure Through Innovative Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Senate Commerce Committee today held a full committee hearing on building American transportation infrastructure through innovative funding. This hearing examined the means by which federal funds can be used to leverage and partner with private sector capital to supplement existing transportation funding and increase overall investment into transportation projects. In addition, the hearing looked at the effects investing in infrastructure projects can have on job creation.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Building Transportation Infrastructure Through Innovative Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Americans rely on railways, highways, airways, and waterways to efficiently move goods safely to their destinations. States like West Virginia need sound infrastructure to boost economic development in rural communities. Yet, our transportation infrastructure is showing signs of wear and tear and, frankly, much of it is in disrepair.
Rockefeller Says Smart, Targeted Transportation Infrastructure Investment is the Path Forward
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement in response to a House Republican transportation proposal that makes wide-ranging cuts to critical infrastructure programs and projects across America:
Chairman Rockefeller Says It’s Time to Update Rail Policies for the 21st Century & Correct Imbalances in the Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller today testified before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) hearing on rail competition. At the hearing, Rockefeller urged the STB to take action in correcting imbalances in the rail industry.
Key Quotes from Today’s Hearing on Emerging Threats to Rail Security
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on emerging threats to rail security.