On Thursday, November 17, 2022, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society celebrated the history and bipartisan accomplishments of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Joining the USCHS to co-chair this event were the Committee’s Chair and Ranking Member, U.S. Representatives Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Sam Graves (R-MO), along with current and past Members of the Committee and staff. This included former Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Ranking Member Nick Rahall (D-WV).
Photos (c) Bruce Guthrie
Together, Chairman DeFazio and Ranking Member Graves, and former Representatives Shuster and Rahall reflected on their time with the Committee and what memories they look upon most fondly, poignantly, and with good humor. They also discussed the importance of the Committee’s work across the aisle to help build America’s infrastructure and the economy it depends on. USCHS President and CEO, Jane L. Campbell, emceed the event. The U.S. Capitol Police Ceremonial Unit presented the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance.
PROGRAM
Welcome
The Honorable Jane L. Campbell
President & CEO, U.S. Capitol Historical Society
Presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance
U.S. Capitol Police Ceremonial Unit
Toast to the Committee
Jane L. Campbell
Remarks
The Honorable Peter DeFazio (Biography Available Here)
Chairman, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The Honorable Sam Graves (Biography Available Here)
Ranking Member, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The Honorable E.G. “Bud” Shuster (Biography Available Here)
Chairman, 1995-2001 (R-PA)
The Honorable Nick J. Rahall II (Biography Available Here)
Ranking Member, 2011-2015 (D-WV)
The Honorable William Franklin Shuster (Biography Available Here)
Chairman, 2013-2019 (R-PA)
Closing Remarks
Jane L. Campbell
A special thanks to the donors who helped make this event possible:
