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Schauer named Majority Vice Chair of Highways & Transit Subcommittee
WASHINGTON,
Nov 6 -
During yesterday’s full Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure markup session, Chairman James L. Oberstar (Minn.) appointed Congressman Mark Schauer (Mich.) Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
“In his short time on the Committee, Rep. Schauer has stood out as a hard-working advocate for the people of his Congressional District,” said T&I Chairman Oberstar. “His thoughtful, probing questions at Committee hearings are proof of his dedication to his job and to the Committee. I can think of no one more deserving of this position.”
Yesterday Chairman Oberstar also named Vice Chairs of the five other T&I subcommittees: Subcommittee on Aviation (John A. Boccieri, Ohio), Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation (Michael E. McMahon, New York), Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (Thomas S. P. Perriello, Virginia), Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (Timothy J. Walz, Minnesota), and Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment (Donna F. Edwards, Maryland).
“As a donor state, Michigan needs strong voices on this important panel to make sure we get our fair share of federal funding to fix our crumbling roads and bridges. This appointment will put me in a stronger position to fight for Michigan businesses and workers as we consider the re-authorization of the surface transportation bill,” said Congressman Schauer. “I appreciate Chairman Oberstarr’s leadership and humbly accept this responsibility. I look forward to working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get our economy back on track and create jobs for Michigan workers.”
Congressman Schauer also serves as a member of the Subcommittees on Railroads, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials and Aviation.
“I’m pleased that Congressman Schauer has this new position to advocate for Michigan’s transportation needs. Cong. Schauer understands the importance of transportation to create jobs and grow the U.S. and Michigan economies," said Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “He brings a thoughtful perspective to build a 21st century transportation system that meets the needs of both individual transportation users and job providers."
Rep. Nick Joe Rahall (W. Va.) was named Vice Chairman of the full Committee earlier this year.
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