Former House Transportation Chair Bud Shuster Dies at 91
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Former U.S. Rep. Elmer Greinert “Bud” Shuster died April 19 at 91.
Shuster served in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican from Jan. 3, 1973, to Feb. 3, 2001, representing what was then Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District.
He rose to prominence as chairman of the powerful House Transportation Committee.
“For nearly three decades, Bud Shuster was a tireless champion for central Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives,” said Republican Rep. John Joyce, whose current 13th Congressional District includes areas previously represented by Shuster.
“A true legend in the halls of Congress, ‘Mr. Chairman’ led the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee into the 21st century and spearheaded infrastructure projects that have stood the test of time, not just across Pennsylvania, but across the United States.
“Simply stated, Chairman Shuster’s vision and leadership built the roads, bridges and waterways that allowed our communities, and nation, to thrive. [My wife] Alice and I will always treasure our memories of Congressman Bud Shuster.”
"Chairman Bud Shuster truly is a legend. He was a masterful legislator and one of Congress’ most effective advocates for America’s transportation and infrastructure," House Transportation Chair Sam Graves, a Republican from Missouri, said in a statement. "His knowledge of the issues, skill at building coalitions on Capitol Hill, and ability to work across the aisle to find common ground continues to set the bipartisan tone for this Committee. When T&I succeeds, it’s because we are following a roadmap of accomplishment that he provided."
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