Soon after Rep. Peter DeFazio announced he would not seek another term in Congress, stakeholders representing nearly every sector in the transportation industry reflected on the longtime congressman’s contributions.
December 2, 2021DeFazio
Government, Business
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, gavels during a panel in September. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
House Transportation Committee Chairman DeFazio Won’t Seek Re-Election
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, gavels during a panel in September. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Government, Business
Rep. Peter DeFazio (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
House Democrats Press Trump Administration on Workforce Executive Order
Rep. Peter DeFazio (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
President Donald Trump has created a new federal employment category that makes permanent jobs that were initially political appointments, formalizing a practice that presidential administrations have employed for years. However, congressional Democrats are expressing concern over the move.
December 1, 2020
Government, Business
DeFazio at a hearing. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
House Transportation Chairman Peter DeFazio Wins Re-Election
DeFazio at a hearing. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Rep. Peter DeFazio beat back political newcomer Alek Skarlatos’ challenge to win another term as the federal legislator in Oregon’s 4th District.
November 4, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel
DeFazio Names Ranking Dems For T&I Subcommittees
Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, the ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, has announced which T&I Democrats will be the ranking members on the subcommittees.
January 21, 2015
Business, Fuel, Government
New T&I Top Democrat Optimistic on Road Bill
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, the new top transportation leader for House Democrats in the next Congress, told Transport Topics last week he is hopeful about Congress’ chances of advancing a long-term highway bill before the current law expires in May.
November 24, 2014
Government, Business, Fuel
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Key House Democrat DeFazio Sees Opportunity to Pass Long-Term Highway Bill Next Congress
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Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, elected Nov. 19 as the House Democrats’ top transportation leader in the next Congress, told Transport Topics this week he is hopeful about Congress’ chances of advancing a long-term highway bill before the current law expires in May.
November 19, 2014
Government, Business, Fuel
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Rep. DeFazio to Pursue Top Democrat Spot on House Transportation Panel
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Oregon Democrat Peter DeFazio will look to take over as the ranking member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the next Congress, a senior House aide told Transport Topics.
November 5, 2014
Business, Fuel, Government
DeFazio Unveils Proposal to Alter Fuel-Tax System
WASHINGTON — Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced a bill last week to replace the federal gasoline tax with a barrel tax on oil, eliminate the sales tax on truck tires and index the diesel tax to inflation.
June 16, 2014
Government, Business, Fuel
DeFazio Proposes Limiting Detention Time
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) has introduced a bill that would require the Department of Transportation to study and establish a maximum number of hours that drivers may be detained at loading docks without being compensated.
February 22, 2011