Daniel Akaka: “We must develop innovative strategies to bridge this gap.”

I fought to include a report on remittance transfers in the Dodd-Frank provisions.

That is why I have worked hard during my time in Congress to educate, protect, and empower consumers.

Thank you, Chairman Brown. Thank you very much for holding this hearing today and for all of your work on consumer protection issues.

Last Congress, bipartisan legislation was introduced by Senator Daniel Akaka (S. 998) and Representative George Miller (H.R. 1867) to address this problem and assure that all pilots are provided fair benefits.