Sam Graves: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this hearing today.”

In the FAA reauthorization of 2024, we did put in targeted reforms to strengthen the Aviation Workforce Development Grant.

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

Last month, the House approved the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 by a very strong, bipartisan vote of 387 to 26.

I missed a series of votes. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 484, YEA on Roll Call No. 485, YEA on Roll Call No. 486, NAY on Roll Call No. 487, NAY on Roll Call No. 488, YEA on Roll Call No. 489, YEA on Roll Call…