Rep. Troy E. Nehls Named Chairman of T&I Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

Washington, D.C.– Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) was named Chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the economic and safety regulations of railroads, the transportation of hazardous materials, and the issue of pipeline safety. The Subcommittee also has jurisdiction over the agencies that administer these regulations. Railroad rates, service matters, and restructuring transactions, including mergers, are overseen by the five-member Surface Transportation Board (STB). The independent agency also has the authority to address national emergencies as they affect the nation's rail transportation system, and is responsible for resolving certain disputes involving Amtrak.

"At such a pivotal time for our transportation industry, I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to lead the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials," saidCongressman Nehls. "Our Subcommittee will be active in developing pipeline safety reauthorization legislation, as well as conducting oversight of issues such as the supply chain and Amtrak. I look forward to working with Chairman Graves to advance the interests of the American people."