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Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials will hold a roundtable to discuss the impact of cargo theft and potential solutions. Members will have the opportunity speak directly with stakeholders about the impact that freight theft has on freight rail and trucking operations and the impact to consumers. The roundtable will be held at 3:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.

Witness List:

• The Honorable Rodney Davis, United States Chamber of Commerce
• Ian Jeffries, President, Association of American Railroads
• Eddie Strom, President Local 28, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
• Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for International Trade and Security, American Trucking Association
• Anne Reinke, President and Chief Executive Officer, Intermodal Association of North America
• David Johnston, Vice President of Asset Protection & Retail Operations, National Retail Federation
• Scott Cornell, National Practice Leader, Transportation Travelers Inland Marine Crime and Theft Specialist Office, Traveler's Insurance

More information about the roundtable entitled, “Combatting Cargo Theft: Stakeholder Perspectives,” including a link to the live webcast, will be posted here as it becomes available.