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Overview
Peter DeFazio served as US Representative from Oregon from 1987 to 2023, including as Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He led the most aggressive congressional investigation of the Boeing 737 MAX crashes and FAA failures. His committee's 2020 report was devastating, documenting Boeing and FAA failures and calling for sweeping reforms. DeFazio was one of the strongest congressional voices for aviation safety accountability.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
INVESTIGATION HERO: Led aggressive House investigation of Boeing/FAA
ACCOUNTABILITY ADVOCATE: Pushed for criminal prosecution of executives
REFORM CHAMPION: Fought for aviation safety reforms
Related Investigations (3)
Known Associates & Connections
Maria Cantwell
Congressional ally on aviation safety
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- May 27, 1947
- Birthplace
- Needham, Massachusetts
Education
- •Tufts University
- •University of Oregon
Key Timeline
May 27, 1947
Born in Massachusetts
1987
Elected to Congress
2019
Becomes Transportation Committee Chair
September 2020
Releases devastating MAX investigation report
2023
Retires from Congress