Washington, DC, June 1, 2022 – Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Patty Long released the following statement urging Congress to pass the newly reintroduced H.R. 7902, the Freight Rail Assistance and Investment to Launch Coronavirus-era Activity and Recovery Act or the “Freight RAILCAR Act,” which is being spearheaded by Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) and Darin […]
RSI Statement on the Confirmation of Amit Bose as FRA Administrator
Washington, DC – Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Patty Long released the following statement applauding the confirmation of Amit Bose as Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA): “Amit Bose’s knowledge, leadership, and years of experience in the industry will continue to be a tremendous asset to FRA in this role. RSI and our members […]
RSI Statement on Senate Confirmation of Karen Hedlund to the STB
Washington, DC – On December 16, the U.S. Senate confirmed Karen Hedlund – Coalition for the Northeast Corridor (CNEC) member – to serve as a member of the Surface Transportation Board. Patty Long, Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President, released the following statement: “On behalf of RSI and its members, we’d like to congratulate Karen Hedlund […]
RSI Statement on the Senate Commerce Committee’s Introduction of Surface Transportation Reauthorization Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Railway Supply Institute (RSI) Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs Nicole Brewin released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Surface Transportation Investment Act (STIA) by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chair Maria Cantwell and Ranking Member Roger Wicker: “We’re pleased to see the Commerce Committee […]
RSI Statement on the Introduction of the INVEST in America Act
Washington, D.C. – Railway Supply Institute (RSI) Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs Nicole Brewin released the following statement in response to the introduction of the INVEST in America Act: “The introduction of the INVEST in America Act is an important step toward making once-in-a-generation federal investments in our nation’s rail infrastructure that […]
RSI Statement on the Nomination of Karen Hedlund to the Surface Transportation Board
Washington, DC – Nicole Brewin, Senior Vice President of Government & Public Affairs for the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), released the following statement today following President Joe Biden’s nomination of Karen Hedlund to serve as a member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB): “RSI and our members congratulate Karen Hedlund on being nominated by President […]
RSI Statement on the Nomination of Amit Bose as FRA Administrator
Washington, DC, April 23, 2021 – Nicole Brewin, Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for Railway Supply Institute (RSI), released the following statement congratulating Amit Bose, Acting Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), on his nomination to serve as Administrator: “RSI and our members congratulate Amit Bose on his nomination to serve […]
RSI Statement on the Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act
Washington, DC, March 10, 2021 – Nicole Brewin, Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), released the following statement regarding the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act: “This passage of this legislation was a critical step for railway suppliers and their customers, and we applaud leaders in […]
RSI Congratulates Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg on Senate Confirmation
Washington, D.C. – RSI Senior Vice President of Government & Public Affairs Nicole Brewin released the following statement today on the Senate confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as the next Secretary of Transportation: “As a former mayor, Secretary Buttigieg understands firsthand how federal infrastructure investments can strengthen our communities and deliver thousands of good-paying jobs to […]
RSI Statement on Passage of the Combined COVID Relief & FY 2021 Omnibus Package
Washington, D.C. – The Railway Supply Institute released the following statement today from Nicole Brewin, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs, on the passage of the combined $900 billion coronavirus relief bill and $1.4 trillion FY 2021 omnibus appropriations package late Monday evening: “RSI applauds Congress for passing this legislation to deliver much-needed relief […]