Transportation
Information regarding my stance on Transportation issues.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials, today raised the issues of recent derailments, understaffing and the need for additional paid sick leave at a hearing entitled “Getting Back on Track: Exploring Supply Chain Resilience and Challenges.” In his questions, Congressman Cohen focused on sick leave agreements and the need to recruit, train and retain railroad workers.
WASHINGTON -- With disability-related complaints regarding air travel up 50 percent in the last year, Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) and Pete Stauber (R-MN-8) and Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve air travel for passengers with disabilities, notably passengers who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids. The bipartisan Mobility Aids on Board Improve Lives and Empower All (MOBILE) Act would help ensure the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, today applauded the Federal Railroad Administration’s funding opportunity for $5.8 million in the Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Program created by his Interstate Rail Compacts Advancement Act that became law when the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act became law in 2021.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), Ranking Member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, joined fellow Transportation and Infrastructure Committee members Reps. Colin Allred (D-TX-32) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05) in introducing the Flight Education Access Act. The new bipartisan bill would increase the limit for individuals taking out student loans to pay for flight training, and works to increase diversity within pilot training programs. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) are leading the bill in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) was recognized by the Rail Passengers Association with the 2023 Golden Spike Award for his work on behalf of America’s rail passengers. This year’s Golden Spike Award recognizes Rep. Cohen’s years of work fighting for a better Amtrak network and passengers’ right to quality service.
MEMPHIS, TN – Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced that the Memphis International Airport will receive an $11.65 million federal infrastructure grant award to support the reconstruction of existing taxiway, as well as for the installation of new taxiway lighting. The new federal resources are being awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Grant Program, and were made possible by the FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2617), which Rep.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York responded to Tuesday’s announcement that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has named 16 members to a new Advisory Committee on Underrides Protection and published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking side underride guards, both of which were provisions they advanced as part of the Stop Underrides Act in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, today questioned expert witnesses at a hearing on Reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration entitled “Examining the Current and Future Challenges Facing the Aerospace Workforce.”
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, today questioned expert witnesses at a hearing on “Harnessing the Evolution of Flight to Deliver for the American People.” The hearing was the fourth in a series reviewing the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), the ranking member of the Aviation Subcommittee, today addressed efforts to improve passenger safety and comfort at a hearing on “Navigating the Comprehensive Passenger Experience.” The hearing was the third held this year on the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).