Dan Lipinski: “Mr. Speaker, Chairman Duncan and I introduced H.R. 3267 following the tragic death of 7-year-old Jessica Dubroff on…”

“Mr. Speaker, Chairman Duncan and I introduced H.R. 3267 following the tragic death of 7-year-old Jessica Dubroff on April 11, 1996, while trying to set a record as the youngest pilot. This legislation has widespread support in the aviation community because the bill allows the FAA to study whether further restrictions should be placed on children flying aircraft instead of establishing a minimum age at which a child can manipulate the controls of an aircraft in the statute. I believe that it may well be appropriate for us to establish such a minimum age, but I am willing to wait until the FAA completes its study before taking any action. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3267 is responsible legislation that addresses the issue without overreacting. I urge its adoption.”