Political Quotes

“I am really very pleased to bring before this body full support for H.R. 1271, the FAA Research, Engineering and Development Act of 1997. The legislation authorizes $226.8 million in fiscal year 1998 and $229.7 million in fiscal year 1999 for the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct research, engineering and development activities that are helping to increase the efficiency and safety of aviation. H.R. 1271 authorizes funding for the FAA to conduct RE&D projects in activities including research on aircraft structures and materials, systems security, the use of satellite communication and navigation, airport safety, human factors, and FAA internal improvements. Improving weather information is especially important since it is both the single largest contributor to delays and a major factor in aircraft accidents. The bill also establishes a program that utilizes undergraduate and technical colleges to research methods that will assist the FAA in carrying out its important missions.”