Transportation & Infrastructure
Federal elected officials need to bring America's highways, airports, railways and other assets into the 21st Century by wisely investing taxpayer dollars in forward-looking projects that address our country’s needs.
The federal government should follow Tennessee’s fiscal management methods like the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s pay-as-you-go model (PAYGO) to ensure our government doesn’t overspend.
Our government should also work to eliminate red tape regulations that delay projects and drive-up costs.
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More on Transportation & Infrastructure
June 9, 2025
Washington, D.C. (June 9th, 2025) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett’s bill, the “Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025” passed on the floor of the United States House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Dec. 9th, 2024) – Last week, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act.
Commercial pilots are required to carry paper copies of their original medical and airman certificates in the event inspection is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, a National Transportation Safety board representative, or federal, state or local law officials.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (August 8, 2024) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) wrote to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David P. Pekoske regarding a report that former presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard was placed on a suspected-terrorist watchlist.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (June 7, 2024) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced legislation to amend federal highway safety requirements.
The Trailer Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 6915) would amend federal highway safety program requirements to include public education on the proper and safe usage of light- and medium-duty trailers, including required safety equipment and preventative maintenance for safety.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Sept. 14, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) voted in favor of H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act. This bill amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from granting waivers that limit the use or sale of new cars with gas-powered engines.
WASHINGTON, D.C., (May 24, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) and U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced the Safe Aviation Flight Enhancement (SAFE) Act to enable crashed airplanes’ “black box” data to be recovered more quickly.
This bill would require new aircraft to be outfitted with:
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 17, 2023) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) officially returned to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Rep. Burchett served on this committee in the 117th Congress.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 1, 2021) – U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden's proposal to increase taxes on Americans to pay for new federal spending on infrastructure:
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee held a hearing today on coronavirus relief measures related to America's transportation industries and infrastructure assets. These measures are expected to be included in a larger COVID-19 stimulus package.
During the hearing, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) offered an amendment to prohibit airline executives from using coronavirus relief money directed towards their businesses to pay themselves large bonuses. The committee's Democrat majority rejected the Burchett amendment.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2021) – Today, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee announced its membership for the 117th Congress. U.S Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) was among the Republican members assigned to the committee. Regarding his new position, Rep. Burchett said it gives him an influential seat at the table when it comes to fighting for East Tennessee's transportation and infrastructure needs.