Tammy Duckworth
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Tammy Duckworth is a United States Senator from Illinois, serving since January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017. Duckworth is a veteran of the Iraq War, where she became the first female double amputee from the conflict, an experience that has shaped her advocacy for veterans and military families. She has been a strong proponent of healthcare reform, women's rights, and disability rights throughout her political career.
One of the most important things we can do to make American aviation more sustainable is increase the supply of American-grown, American-made sustainable aviation fuel or SAF.
I strongly believe that the forthcoming FAA reauthorization must require the Federal Government to use the most up-to-date life cycle emissions models.
Policies that grow sustainable aviation fuel sources stemming from America's agricultural bounty represents a true win-win solution that supports domestic farmers and blenders while also reducing our carbon footprints across all modes of…
Emerging hydrogen and fuel cell markets present an opportunity to stimulate economic growth in my home state of Illinois.
I completely disagree and I'd invite anyone who wants to to come out to New Mexico and visit the National Laboratories.
I strongly believe that the forthcoming FAA reauthorization must require the Federal Government to use the most up-to-date life cycle emissions models.
Emerging hydrogen and fuel cell markets present an opportunity to stimulate economic growth in my home state of Illinois as well as other states and improve the environmental health for the whole planet.
One of the most important things we can do to make American aviation more sustainable is increase the supply of American-grown, American-made sustainable aviation fuel or SAF.
Thank you, Madam Chair. It's my pleasure to introduce our witnesses and I welcome each of you for being here.
I think we just need parity right now. The programs are in place for new aviation platforms, but right now it does feel like hydrogen aviation is being excluded.
I could not disagree with you more on the 1,500-hour rule. And to quote Captain Sully Sullenberger, it would be like saying that we don't have enough medical doctors, so let's just cut down a number of years of medical school from 4 to 2…
So, we need to take into consideration there are different issues that can be brought into the simulation...
I am deeply concerned about the impact that action will have on residents and local businesses.
if we really wanted to support families in this country, we would have universal childcare, we would have paid family leave, and we would certainly have universal pre-K.
if we really wanted to support families in this country, we would have universal childcare, we would have paid family leave, and we would certainly have universal pre-K.
I know I would have many unhappy constituents if I supported any legislation that made air travel more expensive and less affordable.
They are my legs. My wheelchair are my legs. Imagine if a regular passenger had their legs broken on a flight and had to wait weeks or months.
Disabled passengers deserve to travel not just safely, but they deserve to travel with dignity.
I know I would have many unhappy constituents if I supported any legislation that made air travel more expensive and less affordable.
This is why AFA supports Senator Duckworth's legislation, the Emergency Vacating Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act.
Disabled passengers deserve to travel not just safely, but they deserve to travel with dignity.





