Rep. Katko Named to Three Subcommittees Critical to Addressing CNY Infrastructure Needs

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) was this week named to three subcommittees on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 117th Congress that will be critical to addressing Central New York’s infrastructure needs.  Rep. Katko will continue serving on the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee on Aviation, where he served since last Congress. Additionally, he will serve on the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Importantly, serving on these subcommittees will allow Katko to continue his strong advocacy for the I-81 rebuild, as well as the vast water infrastructure needs in Central New York.

“Infrastructure is an area where I know we can find bipartisan compromise.  In Congress, I’ve proudly served on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee since 2015.  I’m proud to once again be named to the Subcommittee on Highways & Transit as the I-81 Rebuild moves forward, and to continue my work to keep our aviation systems safe on the Subcommittee on Aviation,” said Rep. Katko.  “I’m excited to get to work on the Subcommittee on Water Resources to address the water infrastructure challenges our region continues to face.”

Summaries of the Subcommittees and jurisdictions can be found below:

The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit has responsibility for the development of national surface transportation policy, including policies related to the construction and improvement of highway and transit facilities, of safety and research programs, and regulation of commercial motor vehicle operations. Within this scope of responsibilities, the Subcommittee has jurisdiction over many U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) programs and modal administrations.

The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment has jurisdiction over matters relating to water resources development, conservation and management, water pollution control and water infrastructure, and hazardous waste cleanup.  A number of agencies administer programs that address one or more of these issues; two agencies in particular, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), oversee the larger programs of concern to the Subcommittee.

The Subcommittee on Aviation has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil aviation, including safety, infrastructure, labor, commerce, and international issues.  All programs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), except for research activities, are within the purview of the Subcommittee. 

Rep. Katko has been a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since coming to Congress in 2015, and today is among the most senior Republicans on the Committee.

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