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Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on America’s Freight and Passenger Rail Network

Washington, D.C., January 18, 2025 | Justin Harclerode (202) 225-9446
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Washington, D.C. – The Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee will hold a hearing next week to discuss passenger and freight rail issues and the state of the railroad industry, including potential legislative considerations for a surface reauthorization bill. The hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.

Witness List:

  • Mr. Ian Jefferies, President and Chief Executive Officer, Association of American Railroads
  • Mr. Chuck Baker, President, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
  • Mr. Joe Daloisio, Chairman, National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association
  • Mr. Jared Cassity, Alternate National Safety and Legislative Director, Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation-Transportation Division (SMART-TD)

More information about the hearing entitled, “America Builds: Examining America’s Freight and Passenger Rail Network,” including witness testimony and a link to the live webcast, will be posted here as it becomes available.

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