Sam Graves: “The sky isn't falling. We aren't going to have more meteors hit because of sequestration.”

I remain concerned about the slow pace at which the Department is distributing IIJA funds.

We appreciate the opportunity to submit our concerns about DOT's efforts with the Department of Education to expand the definition of vending machine.

I don't have any further speakers, so I am prepared to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

Again, I urge all Members to support this must-pass bill so we can keep our aviation system operating safely and focus on passing a long-term FAA bill next week. H.R. 8289 provides for a clean extension of FAA authorities. It does not…