This is an environmental justice issue, and I ask that the committee continue to support and oversee programs such as the newly created Reconnecting Communities grant program.

Every American that steps on a plane deserves the peace of mind that there is one level of safety among all US airlines.

We owe it to the victims to do everything in our power.

I strongly urge the committee to advance a bill I have cosponsored, the Safe and Quiet Skies Act.

I am asking the committee to prioritize rigorous oversight of the EPA's massively important State revolving funds, which received $50 billion in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

This is an environmental justice issue and I ask that the committee continue to support and oversee programs...

I will continue to do so anytime their goals are at risk.

Protecting the 1,500-hour pilot training rule isn't a partisan issue, it's about maintaining the safety of our air space.

Since 2010, commercial aviation fatalities have been reduced by 99.8 percent.

We can never get back those lost souls, but we must do everything in our power to prevent another tragedy.

I have pledged to the families of flight 3407, along with my colleague from Buffalo, Representative Higgins, and all Americans who use air travel that I will fight to protect their safety.