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The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives. Jim Oberstar (D-Minnesota) currently chairs the committee.
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[edit] History
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was formerly known as the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
[edit] Members
[edit] Subcommittees
There are six subcommittees:
| Subcommittee | Chair | Ranking Member |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation | Jerry Costello (D-IL) | Tom Petri (R-WI) |
| Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation | Elijah Cummings (D-MD) | Steve LaTourette (R-OH) |
| Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management | Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) | Sam Graves (R-MO) |
| Highways and Transit | Peter DeFazio (D-OR) | John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN) |
| Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials | Corrine Brown (D-FL) | Bill Shuster (R-PA) |
| Water Resources and Environment | Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) | John Boozman (R-AR) |
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Representative Doris Matsui of California left the committee for the Committee on Energy and Commerce after the resignation of Albert Wynn (Edwards bested Wynn in the 2008 Democratic primary, then won the ensuing special election after his resignation). Whitney, David. "Matsui chosen to be on House Energy and Commerce Committee" The Sacramento Bee.