Bob Menendez: “I thank Ranking Member Larsen and Chairman Graves for their leadership on this bill. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to…”

“I thank Ranking Member Larsen and Chairman Graves for their leadership on this bill. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to discuss the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and the positive impact it will have on air transportation for both consumers and workers in the aviation industry. Over the past few months, I have worked alongside my colleagues on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to develop a strong, bipartisan bill that delivers for all Americans. That is exactly what this legislation does. Under this bill, airlines will be required to develop policies to reimburse consumers for hotel and meal costs when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed. Passengers living with disabilities will be treated with the dignity they deserve, thanks to the Department of Transportation's creation of a roadmap to better accommodate wheelchairs onboard planes and to reduce damage to mobility aids. Future airline pilots, technical workers, and airline manufacturing workers will come from communities that have been historically underrepresented in the aviation industry, with $9 million in funding for recruitment and retainment efforts for these good-paying, highly skilled jobs. {time} 1315 Families will have an easier flying experience with airlines being required to allow parents to sit next to their young children.…”