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Congressman Lipinski is the senior member from the state on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and has helped secure hundreds of millions of dollars for critical transportation projects in the Third District and the surrounding area.
For more information on Congressman Lipinski's work to improve our transportation system, please see the following press releases.
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Lipinski Applauds NHTSA for Taking Next Step on Life-Saving Vehicle Technology
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Lipinski Helps House Pass Water Infrastructure Bill to Boost Economy and Protect the Environment (December 8, 2016)
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Lipinski Reacts to USDOT Approval of Norwegian Air Scheme That Will Destroy American Jobs (December 5, 2016)
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DOT Issues Guidance to Automotive Industry for Improving Motor Vehicle Cybersecurity; Rep. Lipinski Says Keeping Transportation Safe from Cyber Attacks Needs to Be a Top Priority (Ocotber 24, 2016)
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Department of Transportation's Plan to Improve Air Travel Includes Lipinski Legislation Requiring Refunds for Baggage Fees If Luggage is Delayed (October 19, 2016)
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Lipinski Announces Grant for Access Routes to New Metra Station in Romeoville (October 18, 2016)
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Lipinski Announces Grant Support for Growing Bike Share Program in Chicago (October 7, 2016)
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Lipinski Announces More Grants for Midway Airport (September 21, 2016)
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Rep. Lipinski Reacts to DOT Autonomous Car Recommendations (September 20, 2016)
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Lipinski Announces $17.5 Million in Federal Funding for Soundproofing Homes Around Midway Airport (September 15, 2016)
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Lipinski Helps Bring Zero-Emission, All-Electric Buses to CTA Which Will Help the Environment and Pave Way for New Clean Technologies (July 22, 2016)
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Reps. Lipinski and Comstock Introduce Bill to Protect the Safety of Commuters (July 19, 2016)
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Reps. Lipinski, DeFazio, and Forbes Joined by More than Fifty Lawmakers in Urging an Investigation into Chinese Railcar Deal that Threatens American Jobs and Security (July 18, 2016)
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House Approves Another Short-Term FAA Extension; Lipinski Says Congress Needs to Pass a Comprehensive, Long-Term Solution (July 12, 2016)
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Lipinski Secures STB Action to Alleviate Blocked Rail Crossings in Mt. Greenwood, Beverly, and Evergreen Park (June 23, 2016)
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Lipinski Announces $11.8 Million Federal Grant for Midway Airport (June 14, 2016)
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Critical Waterways Infrastructure Bill Moves Forward; Includes Important Lipinski Amendments (May 27, 2016)
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Lipinski Calls on USDOT to Reverse Course and Deny Final Approval of Norwegian Air's Scheme That Would Destroy American Jobs (April 22, 2016)
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FAA Moves Forward with Program Spearheaded by Rep. Lipinski to Get Hazardous Lead Out of General Aviation Fuel (April 5, 2016)
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Lipinski Urges Stakeholders in CREATE Rail Program to Make Grade Separations a Top Priority as New National Freight Program Announced (February 29, 2016)
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Lipinski Announces Expansion of Metra Service on Heritage Corridor Line (February 24, 2016)
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Lipinski Receives "Extra Mile Award" from Active Transportation Alliance (February 23, 2016)
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House Transportation Committee to Consider FAA Reauthorization Bill; Includes Provisions Authored by Rep. Lipinski (February 8, 2016)
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House Transportation Committee to Consider FAA Reauthorization Bill; Includes Provisions Authored by Rep. Lipinski (February 8, 2016)
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Department of Transportation Joins Lipinski in Support of Driverless and Connected Vehicle Technologies to Make Roads Safer and Less Congested (January 15, 2016)
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Reps. Lipinski and King Secure Tax Benefit for Commuters Using Public Transportation (December 21, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Introduces Legislation to Protect Airline Passengers (December 9, 2015)
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Conference Committee Passes Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill; Rep. Lipinski Secures Critical Language That Benefits District and Nation (December 1, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski and Sen. Murphy Lead Effort to Strengthen Buy America Provisions in Surface Transportation Bill to Create More American Jobs (November 18, 2015)
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House Passes Long-Term Highway and Transit Funding Bill; Rep. Lipinski Appointed to Conference Committee to Work Out Differences with Senate (November 6, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski, Quigley, and Newhouse and Rail Industry Leaders Urge Immediate Action to Extend PTC Deadline (October 21, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski and Curbelo Introduce UTC Program Funding Legislation (October 5, 2015)
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IG Investigation Finds Insufficient Contingency Plans and Security Protocols at Chicago Air Traffic Control Facilities (September 30, 2015)
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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Continue Fight to Protect U.S. Airlines and Their Workers from Unfair Competition (September 30, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces Additional Federal Funding for Soundproofing Around Midway Airport (September 18, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski and King Urge Ways and Means Committee to Restore Transit Tax Benefit (September 17, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces $4.6 Million Federal Grant for Midway Airport (September 16, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski and Dold Lead Bipartisan Push to Improve Freight Movement (September 16, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Amtrak Bike Service (September 15, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski's Bill Promoting Research and Innovation in Transportation Moves Forward in the House of Representatives (September 10, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces $3.2 Million Federal Grant for Midway Airport (September 1, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces More Federal Funding for Soundproofing around Midway Airport (August 6, 2015)
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Lipinski Continues Efforts to Keep Cars and Other Transportation Safe from Cyber Attacks in Wake of Fiat Chrysler Recall (July 28, 2015)
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Lipinski Joined by Quigley and Durbin in Push for Funding for Railroad Safety Technology (July 6, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Introduces Future Transportation Research and Innovation Act (June 29, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski and Freight Rail Officials Unveil New Technology to Improve Community Safety in Response to Hazmat Accidents (June 8, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Celebrates the Opening of the Cal-Sag Trail (June 6, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski and IDOT Secretary Blankenhorn Meet with Joliet Regional Port District Board and Will County Governmental League to Discuss Future Improvements at Lewis University Airport and Around the Region (June 1, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski and Comstock Will Co-Chair Public Transportation Caucus for the 114th Congress (May 21, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Supports Bill to Prevent Stoppage of Federal Dollars for Road Construction and Transit Funding (May 19, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces $2.5 Million Federal Grant for Midway Airport (May 4, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Welcomes New Rail Tank Car Standards to Improve Safety (May 1, 2015)
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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Lead Effort to Stop Harm to American Carriers from Illicit Foreign Government Subsidies to State-Owned Airlines (April 30, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Receives Roadway Safety Champion Award (April 29, 2015)
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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduces Long-Term Solution to Address Highway Trust Fund (April 16, 2015)
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Bipartisan Group, including Reps. Lipinski, Hultgren, and Bustos from Illinois, Introduce Legislation to Fix FAA's Flawed Hiring Procedure for Air Traffic Controllers (April 22, 2015)
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Lipinski, Quigley, and Durbin Announce $3 Million Grant to Improve Metra Rail Lines Serving Southwest and South Areas of Region (April 10, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Helps Lead Push on Funding for Public Transportation (April 9, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Helps Secure Grant for Lewis University Airport (March 31, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski and Heck Re-Launch Unmanned Systems Caucus (March 19, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski and Quigley Lead Effort to Improve Rail Safety (March 19, 2015)
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House Passes Amtrak Bill; Includes Lipinski Amendment that Improves Boarding Procedures for All Americans (March 4, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces $2.9 Million Federal Grant for Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont (February 10, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Leads Letter Urging House Leadership to Pass a Long-term Bill to Fix Roads and Public Transit (February 9, 2015)
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Reps. Lipinski, Jenkins, Blumenauer, and Davis Introduce the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act (February 4, 2015)
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Rep. Lipinski Urges Ways and Means Committee Leadership to Restore Transit Tax Benefit (November 26, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Celebrates the Opening of Englewood Flyover; Project Brings Much-Needed Relief to Area Residents (October 23, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Renovated Historic Stone Avenue Metra Station in La Grange (October 8, 2014)
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Reps. Lipinski, Hultgren Introduce SAFE TOWERS Act to Fix FAA's Flawed New Hiring Procedure for Air Traffic Controllers (September 19, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces New Federal Funding for Soundproofing of Homes around Midway Airport (September 15, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces $3.1 Million Federal Grant for Midway Airport (August 18, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Celebrates Inaugural Southwest Flight from Midway Airport to Reagan National Airport in Washington (August 11, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Reacts to Oil Train Safety Proposals (July 24, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Reacts to House Passing Bill to Prevent Cutback in Road Construction and Transit Funding (July 15, 2014)
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Congressman Makes 65th and Harlem Rail Underpass a Top Priority (May 27, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Calls Water Transportation Bill a Victory for District and Nation (May 20, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Introduces Bill to Name USDOT HQ after Former Rep. Jim Oberstar (May 13, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Helps Secure Funds for Safety Upgrade at Lockport Lock That Will Protect Community and Ensure Continued Operations of Local Economic Engine (April 21, 2014)
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Lipinski Announces Southwest will Start Flying New Route between Midway Airport and Washington Reagan Airport (March 24, 2014)
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Lipinski and Bennett Make Case in Washington for Increased Investment in Local Transportation; Focus on Need for Rail Underpasses (February 27, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Asks New Metra Leader for Needed Improvements on BNSF, Heritage Corridor Line (February 17, 2014)
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Congressman Lipinski Congratulates New Metra Chairman (February 11, 2014)
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Lipinski Applauds House GOP's Decision to Reverse Course and Maintain Dedicated Funding for Public Transportation (February 23, 2012)
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Representatives Lipinski, Dold, and Biggert Advocate For Common Sense Amendments to Transportation Bill (February 21, 2012)
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Lipinski, Dold, Transportation, Business, and Labor Leaders Issue Bipartisan Call to House Republican Leaders: "It's Not Too Late to Fix the Transportation Bill!" (February 13, 2012)
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Lipinski Opposes House GOP's Partisan Transportation Bill that Hurts Northeastern Illinois and the State; Urges a Bipartisan Approach (February 2, 2012)
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Lipinski: House GOP Plan is Bad News for Chicago-Area Mass Transit (February 3, 2012)
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Lipinski Hails Passage of Aviation Reauthorization That Will Create Jobs and Reduce Delays Locally and Nationally (February 3, 2012)
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Lipinski Urges Passage of Aviation Reauthorization that Will Create Jobs and Reduce Delays Locally and Nationally (February 1, 2011)
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Ahead of the State of the Union, Lipinski and Hultgren Urge President to Support Passage of a Transportation Reauthorization Bill to Create Jobs (January 24, 2012)
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Lipinski Helps Introduce Bill to Stop the Offshoring of Infrastructure Jobs (December 1, 2011)
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Lipinski Brings FAA Airport Chief to Lewis University Airport to Meet with Local Officials and Discuss the Airport's Future as an Economic Engine for Job Growth (November 10, 2011)
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Lipinski: Congress Must Seize on Opportunity Created by Speaker Boehner's Announcement, Senate Vote to Forge a Bipartisan Transportation Reauthorization Bill (November 3, 2011)
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Lipinski Announces Englewood Flyover Groundbreaking (October 10, 2011)
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Lipinski Praises Decision Not to Cut Trains on Metra's Southwest Service (September 19, 2011)
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Lipinski, Kirk, Hultgren Issue Bipartisan Call to Extend Surface Transportation Legislation and Avoid a Shutdown, then Pass Overdue Long-Term Reauthorization (September 12, 2011)
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Lipinski Urges Congress and the President to Pass a Long-Overdue Transportation Bill that Will Create Jobs, Ease Traffic Congestion, and Spur Economic Growth (August 26, 2011)
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Lipinski Releases Statement on Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Mica's Six-Year Surface Transportation Reauthorization Proposal (July 7, 2011)
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Lipinski Releases Five-Point Plan to Get Americans Back to Work (June 24, 2011)
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Lipinski, Madigan, Landek, and CREATE Partners Break Ground on Bridgeview Grade Separation that Will Create Almost 300 Jobs, Reduce Congestion, and Enhance Safety (June 20, 2011)
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Lipinski Announces Major Step Toward Increasing Heritage Corridor Metra Service: IDOT will Pay for Capacity Study (April 4, 2011)
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Lipinski Pledges to Fight Effort to Take Away Funding for Rail Project That Will Create Jobs, Ease Metra Congestion (February 24, 2011)
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Lipinski Announces Central Avenue Bypass is Moving Forward with IDOT Public Meeting Marking Next Step Toward Construction and Jobs (February 4, 2011)
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