Progress Following House Hearing Today Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) issued the following statement regarding today's House Aviation Subcommittee hearing reviewing how well the Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the nation's airlines and airports, have met the 60-day deadline for screening checked baggage.  Pascrell is a member of the Aviation… Read more »

Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) issued the following statement regarding passage today of the Fiscal Year 2002 Transportation Appropriations Bill: "This transportation spending bill is a critical part of our nation's rebuilding and response effort in the wake of September 11th.  It will strengthen our economy, greatly improve our homeland defense, and enhance the quality of life in… Read more »

Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) issued the following statement regarding today's hearing in the House of Representatives' Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on the financial condition of the nation's aviation industry.  Pascrell is a member of the Committee's Aviation Subcommittee: "It is clear that without some short-term assistance, our aviation industry will not… Read more »

Congressman secured $3.5 million in federal dollars to fund Jitney shuttle service to train and bus stations across the Garden State West Orange, Montclair, and 18 other N.J. commnuities to receive jitney buses WEST ORANGE - Saying it was "essential that we continue to create and foster innovative mass transit solutions in New Jersey," U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J., 8th) was… Read more »

Congressman grills FAA Administrator & aviation officials about, "inexcusable lack of progress" on finding solutions to delays and airport congestion for North Jersey residents NEW YORK - Saying that, "Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) that he and his colleagues on the House Aviation Subcommittee will be holding a congressional field hearing this Monday to examine the worsening… Read more »