Bicameral comprehensive agreement to reauthorize the federal aviation administration, our nations aviation safety and infrastructure programs through fiscal year 2028. I want to thank Transportation Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member rick larson, Senate Committee science and transportation chair maria cantwell, and Ranking Member ted cruz for their partnership in crafting a strong final agreement. I would also like to thank the house aviation subCommittee Chairman garrett graves, Ranking Member steve cohen, Senate Aviation subcommittee chair duckworth and Ranking Member moran for their supporting in getting this across the finish line. For over a century, the United States has led the world in aviation safety and administration. Unfortunately, our Gold Standard status is being threatened by competition, changes in technology, and influences at the f. A. A. Due to process failures and inadequate practices. H. R. 3935 is critical to ensuring america remaining the Global Leader in av
I yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Graves i rise today in strong support of passing and concurring with the Senate Amendment to h. R. 3935, the f. A. A. Reauthorization act of 2024. This bill is a bipartisan, bicameral comprehensive agreement to reauthorize the federal aviation administration, our nations aviation safety and infrastructure programs through fiscal year 2028. I want to thank Transportation Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member rick larson, Senate Committee science and transportation chair maria cantwell, and Ranking Member ted cruz for their partnership in crafting a strong final agreement. I would also like to thank the house aviation subCommittee Chairman garrett graves, Ranking Member steve cohen, Senate Aviation subcommittee chair duckworth and Ranking Member moran for their supporting in getting this across the finish line. For over a century, the United States has led the world in aviation safety and administra
I think that powerful to have watch all of our programs on our website, cspan. Org. We are going to leave this here to take you live now to the u. S. House of representatives. Where members will be working on a Senate Approved version of a fiveyear reauthorization of funding for the federal Aviation Administration. The house is also expected to take up a bill to provide transparency on pricing for tickets for events and lodging purchases. And one in support of Law Enforcement during National Police week. Live coverage of the house here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me . Holy god, we seek you first this day. Graced with power and privilege, we humble ourselves to be subjects of your kingdom and agents of your righteousness. God be in our heads and in our understanding that our knowledge and fear of you would be the beginning of all wisdom. God, be in our eyes and in our see
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Sen. Cantwell each day they help keep americans moving safely. 25,000 u. S. Airline flights carrying 2. 5 million passengers across the country and around the world. Today, you will come before the committee with more than 30 years of diverse experience in aviation, including executive leadership in the private sector and three years serving as f. A. A. Deputy administrator. He led the f. A. A. s modernization of the National Air Space system known shorthand as nextgen, and i hope he will be able to illuminate today the progress that weve made, important milestones that weve achieved and what we need to do to get it finally implemented. Mr. Whitaker will bring a commitment to advancing aviation safety and appreciate his support by families who have lost loved ones and who have been very dedicated to improving aviation safety. But there are challenges that remain. Americas Aviation System is under stress, demonstrated by the number of near misses and close calls. We need to hear today a