Congressman Carson to Serve on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
December 20, 2012
Congressman Carson to Serve on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson announced this afternoon that he has been selected by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Caucus to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Leader Pelosi's release can be found here.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is responsible for overseeing the nation's transportation infrastructure—including highways, transit, aviation, rail and waterways. Each year, the Committee considers legislation directing billions of dollars in transportation projects and dictating policy on everything from transportation safety to vehicle fuel economy to disaster relief. The Committee's decisions result in jobs for hundreds of thousands of Americans and billions of dollars in commerce, both from construction and from transportation of goods by highway, rail, water and air.
Congressman Nick Rahall (D-WV), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said of Congressman Carson's appointment, "Congressman Carson represents the Crossroads of America and knows how important a 21st Century transportation network is in creating jobs and keeping America moving. I look forward to his contributions on behalf of his constituents to the Committee."
"It is truly an honor to join Ranking Member Rep. Nick Rahall and all of my colleagues on this committee as we carry out the important work of strengthening our transportation infrastructure," Congressman Carson said. "My membership on this committee will allow me to help modernize transportation in Indianapolis and throughout the country, while also spurring job creation for working families."
The appointment will take effect during the 113th Congress.