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Sam Graves

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Sam Graves is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 6th congressional district since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, Graves has focused on issues such as agriculture, transportation, and small business during his tenure in Congress. He has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities and enhancing infrastructure in his district. Graves has also served on several committees, including the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he has played a significant role in shaping policy related to these areas.

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Mar 22, 2023

We congratulate the work of your Committee last year to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

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Mar 9, 2023

May I inquire how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Missouri has 20 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Washington has 13 minutes remaining.

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Mar 8, 2023

It's incumbent upon us in general aviation to do everything we can to encourage young people to choose a career in aviation.

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Mar 8, 2023

GA facilities are an incredible asset in our district, and I would like to take this opportunity to ask the Treasury Department: return our phone calls and emails, please.

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Mar 8, 2023

I look forward to working with the subcommittee, the full committee, particularly with my friend Garret Graves, and coming together with a bipartisan bill that helps America's fliers, and passengers, and everybody connected to aviation.

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Mar 8, 2023

We have to make sure that we figure out how to break down those barriers to get young people involved.

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Mar 8, 2023

Santa Clara County's action last year to prematurely ban the higher-octane fuel (100 low lead) that is required by thousands of general aviation aircraft to fly safely is simply irresponsible.

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Mar 8, 2023

I have said many times before that one of the worst things that happened when it comes to the FAA is when advocacy was removed from the mission statement.

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Mar 8, 2023

I deeply appreciate the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's commitment to a timely, comprehensive, and bipartisan reauthorization process.

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Mar 8, 2023

I serve as co-chair of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) program, along with the FAA's executive director of aircraft certification, and we are laser focused on the goal of removing lead from aviation gasoline by 2030…

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Mar 8, 2023

We need more advocates within the FAA and throughout aviation than we do so many other things, whether that's inspectors, or enforcement, or whatever the case may be.

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Mar 8, 2023

The unfortunate action by Santa Clara County, left unchecked, could have an unfortunate domino effect across the 5,000 public-use airports across this country, thereby posing significant consequences to general aviation in the United…

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Mar 8, 2023

I am looking forward to doing the FAA reauthorization, I really am.

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Mar 8, 2023

I'm looking forward to passing a bipartisan FAA reauthorization this year, and I think most people know that I intend to include the first ever general aviation (GA) title.

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Feb 27, 2023

I appreciate the opportunity to share with you today the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's budget request for this Congress, 118th.

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Feb 27, 2023

The American people expect to ensure that the administration spends those dollars wisely and according to the law.

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Feb 7, 2023

I believe that the Obama administration, and then following up with the Biden administration, this is a massive overreach of regulatory abuse when it comes to the waters of the U.S.

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Feb 1, 2023

In closing, last year President Biden acknowledged that the pandemic is over, as has been pointed out. There is no compelling need for the President to continue exercising the extraordinary authorities under the NEA. The Senate, on a…

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Jan 25, 2023

In closing, H.R. 255 is just good government legislation that is going to help streamline disaster recovery efforts by improving the coordination efficiency of Federal agencies involved in disaster assistance. Mr. Speaker, I urge support…

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Jan 25, 2023

In closing, H.R. 346, as amended, takes a very important step in ensuring that America's National Airspace System is going to remain intact, remain operational, and remain safe for the American people. Again, I thank Mr. Stauber and Mr…

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Jan 25, 2023

In closing, this commonsense accountability measure is going to enable taxpayers to get a greater sense of where their money is going and allow agencies to see where they can coordinate post-disaster recovery efforts. Mr. Speaker, I urge…

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Jan 25, 2023

the House planned to pass an FAA reauthorization by the beginning of July 2023.

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Jan 12, 2023

On January 13, 2023, Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen, along with 120 other Members of Congress, wrote to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg seeking answers on the NOTAM outage.

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Dec 6, 2022

I know this is an Arctic hearing, but I want to thank Vice Admiral Gautier for your work and remind you of the importance of getting the Barbers Point facilities fully ready for the next generation of Coast Guard aircraft.

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