RUSS CARNAHAN: “I rise in support of H. Res. 1669, as amended, which congratulates the National Air Transportation Association for…”

“I rise in support of H. Res. 1669, as amended, which congratulates the National Air Transportation Association for celebrating its 70th anniversary. As this resolution recognizes, NATA played an indispensable role in the development of general aviation in the United States. Since its founding in 1940, at a time when general aviation in the U.S. was at a crossroads, NATA has grown to represent more than 2,000 companies that own, operate, or service aircraft and provide services to general aviation pilots and aircraft owners. NATA serves as these companies' advocate before Federal policymakers and lawmakers. The general aviation industry supports thousands of American jobs and is an essential contributor to the U.S. economy. Since its founding, the National Air Transportation Association has played a major role in advocating for a vibrant and healthy general aviation industry. H. Res. 1669 recognizes NATA's historical contributions to general aviation and congratulates them for its 70th anniversary. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this resolution.”