Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act, and I commend Transportation Committee Chair Sam Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and Subcommittee Chair Garret Graves and Ranking Member Steve Cohen, respectively, for their hard work and bipartisan effort to get us to this point. One key provision that I championed in this bill promises a more diverse aviation industry through the Willa Brown Aviation Education Program, named in honor of the first African-American woman to receive her pilot's license on American soil. This program will provide opportunities for underrepresented individuals to access jobs in the aviation industry. The legislation takes bold steps toward combating aircraft noise while promoting environmental resilience and sustainability. It will prioritize accountability and accessibility for consumers through provisions ensuring timely departures, fair treatment, and compensation. The 10 new slots at DCA airport are part of a new connectivity and economic expansion era. That is why I will be voting in favor of this legislation.”