I encourage all of my colleagues to support the en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I appreciate my colleague's passion on this issue. I would, again, say, having a system that is harmonized throughout the world is critical. ICAO has already said in their standard that they recommend that we don't carry them on passenger…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, even though I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I encourage all Members to support this positive reauthorization of the FAA. I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank the gentleman for offering his amendment. This amendment implements critical recommendations from the FAA's Rotorcraft Occupant Protection Working Group. Specifically the amendment will require newly manufactured helicopters meet…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 68 Offered by Mr. Smith of Nebraska The Acting…

May I inquire as to how much time each side has remaining? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Palmer). The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 15\1/2\ minutes. The gentleman from Washington has 14 minutes.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. On behalf of the Pennsylvania Republican delegation, I rise today to welcome the newest member of the Pennsylvania delegation, representing the 18th District, Conor Lamb. As Mike mentioned, he continues…

I thank the chairman for yielding, and I thank the chairman and the Appropriations Committee for bringing forward this extremely important legislation, which includes important FEMA reforms which were approved unanimously by the…

Public-private partnerships are not a silver bullet. Let me say that again: public-private partnerships aren't a silver bullet.

I think one of the key components that we have to figure out is a long-term funding stream.

Congress has just approved an FAA extension to fund the agency for 6 months, but our work is not done. We have a responsibility to pass a long-term FAA bill that ensures America remains a leader in aviation. The status quo means American…