Rahall Reelected as Top Democrat

U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) was selected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as the Ranking Member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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Rahall Reelected as Top Democrat on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Dec 5, 2012 | Press Release 

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) was selected by the House Democratic Caucus this morning to serve as the Ranking Member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the new Congress starting January 2013. Rahall has been a Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for his entire tenure in Congress and served as the Committee’s top Democrat during the current Congress.

Rahall Presses FEMA to Expedite West Virginia Disaster Assistance

Dec 4, 2012 | Press Release 

Washington, DC – With thousands of West Virginia residents still waiting to hear if they will be eligible for individual disaster assistance following Superstorm Sandy, U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall, top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today pressed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that West Virginians affected by the Storm receive the full range of Federal assistance.

Rahall Applauds Shuster for Responsible Approach to Addressing Highway Fund

Nov 29, 2012 | Press Release 

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall, top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today applauded incoming Committee Chairman Bill Shuster for his recent comments that the Committee “look at all the options that are out there” in order to generate sustainable revenue for the Highway Trust Fund. Nearly identical comments from Mr. Rahall on the need to consider all options to bring the Trust Fund into balance drew sharp criticism from Speaker Boehner last year.