the robust participation from Members on both sides of the aisle as witnesses today demonstrates, as the chairman and I have said many times, that transportation is bipartisan--in fact, nonpartisan.

Our goal continues to be for Congress to enact a national standard with the expectation the FTC, with guardrails, will play a critical role in this effort.

Unfortunately, this tradition is currently under attack.

You've suffered many losses in court at all Federal levels of the judiciary branch.

It is a top priority for this Congress.

I just urge you to be responsive to the people's House, this committee in particular. We are the representatives of the people.

So my understanding in Blaine in the State of Washington, there is only one mobile surveillance capability, which is basically a truck-mounted surveillance system.

I'm pleased to be introducing a bill called the Resilient Airports Act alongside my colleague, Representative Earl Blumenauer of Oregon.

I believe a fundamental problem with our current response to aviation noise and emissions at the federal level is that it is almost entirely led by the FAA.

Ensuring the resiliency of this airport in turn guarantees the resiliency of this community.

I'm really glad, Mr. Chairman, that President Biden has put forward a road map to help move us even closer to a tax system where everyone pays their fair share.

Include the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act (H.R. 1499), which would establish a minimum wage and benefit standard for airport service workers.

I plan to reintroduce this legislation soon.

Everyday Americans, they should not be stuck footing the bill for billionaires who can pay lawyers to run circles around the IRS.

the investments we authorize and oversee in this committee promote a cleaner, greener, safer, and more accessible transportation network.

I look forward to introducing this legislation in the coming weeks.

Residents living in aviation-impacted communities cannot wait any longer for relief from the public-health consequences of exposure to high concentrations of pollutants and high levels of aviation noise.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will come to order.