It is a safety issue. It is a commonsense amendment that clears up a double standard. The Poe amendment simply requires that as a condition of receiving an FAA certificate to work on U.S. aircraft that workers must meet a basic safety requirement that the FAA imposes on repair stations and workers here in the United States. Again, I commend the gentleman from Texas for his thoughtful amendment. We support the amendment.
Discussing the Poe amendment related to FAA safety requirements for workers on U.S. aircraft.
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