On the recordFebruary 11, 2016
In 2010 Congress passed landmark aviation safety legislation. The provisions of this law reflected the recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, which tragically were given urgency after the crash of Continental flight 3407 near Buffalo, New York. The families of those who were lost in the crash turned their grief into purpose and led a relentless and heroic campaign to pass this law. Years later--at this very moment, in fact--the families are across the street at a committee markup of the FAA authorization bill, amid rumors that regional airlines might encourage amendments to water down these safety reforms. I want the families to know that they are not alone. The western New York congressional delegation will fight alongside them and against any attempt to weaken aviation safety standards. Tomorrow marks the seventh anniversary of the crash. I call on this House not to forget it. ____________________
