U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Calif.), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the confirmation of Elaine Chao as the 18th United States Secretary of Transportation: “Secretary Chao's confirmation by a 93-6 vote is a testament to her leadership ability, prior service to our country, and vision for rebuilding America's transportation network. I count Elaine as a close friend and look forward to working with her to meet Southern California's in... Read more

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Calif.), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the nomination of Elaine Chao for United States Secretary of Transportation: “Elaine Chao is a friend, and I've always been impressed with her leadership ability and grasp on the challenges facing our country. She will make an excellent Transportation Secretary and I look forward to working with her to address Southern California's infrastructure needs, such as fun... Read more

Foothill Transit was awarded a $7.24 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) after receiving support for its bid from U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton). Rep. Royce was joined by members of the California delegation in writing a letter to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers regarding Foothill Transit's request for funds to build a new, eco-friendly transit center on the campus of Mt. SAC Community College. "This grant allows Fo... Read more

L.A./Ontario International Airport took another big step toward local control Tuesday. The U.S. House passed by voice vote a bill by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, authorizing the use of passenger facility fees at ONT to help pay off the cost of the airport’s two terminals – a condition of the agreement under which Los Angeles World Airports and the city of Los Angeles will turn over control of the facility to the Ontario International Airport Authority. The agreement calls for OIAA to pay LAWA $50... Read more

San Bernardino County could soon reclaim control of Ontario International Airport San Bernardino County and the city of Ontario could reclaim control of Ontario International Airport under legislation that passed the House by a voice vote Tuesday afternoon. The legislation, H.R. 4369, allows some of the $2-per-passenger facility charge collected at the Ontario airport to be used at Los Angeles International Airport. A stipulation of Los Angeles World Airports' agreement to transfer Ontario Inter... Read more

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation cosponsored by U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) to allow Ontario International Airport (ONT) to be returned to local jurisdictional control: “Ontario International Airport is a major economic engine for our region in both trade and tourism, and giving local authorities control of the airport better allows them to meet the growing demand in San Bernardino County,” said Rep. Royce. When both ONT and Los Angeles Internationa... Read more

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx in support of federal investment in the form of a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant for the 57/60 confluence project. U.S. Representatives Grace Napolitano (D-El Monte), Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park), and Norma Torres (D-Pomona) cosigned the letter of support. Rep. Royce, who represents the City of Diamond Bar, has been a longtime advocate of... Read more

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton), U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park), and U.S. Representative Grace Napolitano (D-El Monte) have written U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx in support of federal investment in the 57/60 freeway confluence project. Rep. Royce, who represents the Congressional district that encompasses the confluence of the 57 and 60, has been a longtime advocate of fixing the freeways. Both Secretary Foxx and the Chairman Bill Shuster of ... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) voted in favor of H.R. 22, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The five-year reauthorization bill passed the House by a vote of 359 to 65. Rep. Royce successfully amended the bill to allow California to receive a waiver from federal HOV regulations that would harm the state. “Our ports are the nation’s gateway to world trade, and projects like the 57/60 confluence expansion are critical to the movement of commuters and goods t... Read more

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) released the following statement on labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association and the impending shutdown of West Coast ports: “Trade supports over 38 million jobs across America and a shutdown of our nation's West Coast ports will have a devastating ripple effect at a time when our economy is still shaky. Whether it be dairy farms in Chino Hills waiting on feed for their stock ... Read more