Jerry Moran: “We want to make certain that the money the taxpayers provide you is well-spent.”

As we head into the fall and winter, taxpayers expect the government to be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to keep roads open and the public safe, which requires a reliable supply of de-icing salt.

Streamlining the FAA’s type certification processes for advanced aviation technologies, such as advanced air mobility, is critical to bolstering America’s global leadership in aviation innovation.

I ask you to consider that no matter how duties are handled by the importers, the supply of de-icing salt could be impacted, which could in turn affect state and local governments’ access to a vital public safety tool.

The Army report demonstrates the urgent need for comprehensive aviation safety legislation requiring ADS-B In for all aircraft operating in busy airspace.