"It is time we get to the root of the issue, and demand the FAA finally take control and create consistency within their FSDOs."
"Every American that steps on a plane deserves the peace of mind that there is one level of safety among all US airlines."
"I supported Congresswoman Meng's bill, the Decrease Noise Levels Act, and I would invite you to include that in your FAA reauthorization."
"If Federal oversight is going to happen, there needs to be a consistent application of the rules and regulations across the board."
"These changes could prioritize special interests over passengers."
"The noise pollution caused by aircraft and airports, when not addressed, is an unacceptable encroachment on our communities' health, well-being, and safety."
"Everyone deserves the opportunity of a good night's sleep and thus communities deserve the opportunity to establish enforceable nighttime curfews at local airports."
"Passengers deserve transparency--that is why I joined Ranking Member Cohen and Senators Duckworth and Fischer to introduce the Prioritizing Accessibility and Accountability for Aviation Consumers Act."
"This bipartisan legislation makes common-sense fixes and includes parts of previously introduced legislation to improve the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (WIFIA)."
"There must be stronger requirements to address the noise, environmental health, and safety issues impacting those underneath flightpaths."
"We must keep our commitment to say 'never again,' preventing terrorists from infiltrating the cockpit and using commercial airliners like a guided missile."