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On the recordJuly 15, 2026
Every day, thousands of airport workers get passengers to their next destination, but many don’t make enough to cover their basic needs. The Good Jobs for Good Airports Act will make sure federal investments in our nation’s airports also support the workers who keep them running.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Highlighting the need for support for airport workers.

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