Brian Higgins: “Nearly 8 years ago, western New Yorkers watched in horror as Continental flight 3407 crashed, tragically ending the…”

“Nearly 8 years ago, western New Yorkers watched in horror as Continental flight 3407 crashed, tragically ending the lives of those on board. Since then, the families of those lost have turned their grief into a relentless fight to strengthen pilot training and flight safety rules. =========================== NOTE =========================== January 11, 2017 on Page H314 the following appeared: (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, nearly 8 The online version has been corrected to read: Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, nearly 8 ========================= END NOTE ========================= Today, the families of flight 3407 are in attendance at the Senate nomination hearing for the new Secretary of Transportation. Their presence is an urgent reminder that the work of Congress and the administration still remains to be done. In 2010, Congress passed landmark flight safety legislation with the families of 3407 leading the charge. Since then, there have been nearly 8 years of no fatal commercial crashes on domestic U.S. airlines. Now the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization is on the horizon, and we must further strengthen flight safety measures. It is essential that we continue to stand alongside the families of flight 3407 and fight attempts to roll back pilot training and safety provisions.…”