Tracey Mann: “The economy of the State of Kansas has a strong relationship with aviation. My district alone is home to six commercial…”

“The economy of the State of Kansas has a strong relationship with aviation. My district alone is home to six commercial airports, 39 general aviation airports, and five essential air service communities. After agriculture, aviation has the second largest impact on my State's economy. Over the past year, I have advocated for an FAA reauthorization that is cost-effective and invests in programs that are crucial to the aviation industry in Kansas and across the country. I have advocated to expand the section 625 workforce to include manufacturing and engineering and to reform the current workforce development programs to support the long-term growth and diversification of the pilot profession. Most importantly, I have advocated for us to reauthorize an aviation bill that prioritizes safety. In order for the aviation industry to thrive, we need an FAA that adopts long-overdue policy changes and regulatory requirements. America has been and should continue to be the gold standard of aviation. I call on my colleagues to pass the FAA reauthorization that gives the industry the policies it needs to continue to thrive.”