Kevin Hern

Continuing to invest in initiatives like the Bus Testing Facility Program ensures a safer, more reliable future for mass transit throughout the country.

I supported Congresswoman Meng's bill, the Decrease Noise Levels Act, and I would invite you to include that in your FAA reauthorization.

We must restore local community control to the airports.

Our ports are the backbone to our economy. Any way to grow our shipping capacity and ensure our supply chain is strong is a smart and important investment in our economy.

I have twice introduced the standalone legislation the Valley-Wide Noise Relief Act together with Congressmember Adam Schiff.

The FAA must hire more air traffic controllers to deconflict airspace and safeguard our skies and the ground below.

The aviation community is frustrated that the FAA claims they oversee safety and regulatory standards across the entire US, when in reality there is a complete disconnect between the FAA office in Washington and individuals FSDO's.

If federal oversight is going to happen, there needs to be a one size fits all approach.

There needs to be a one size fits all approach, and each rule and regulation needs to be the same across the board.

provide the safest, most efficient aerospace industry in the world and satisfy the needs of aviation interests of the United States.

It is a common complaint that each FSDO office and inspector interprets and administers the rules set forth by the FAA.

I think it is important, and I really appreciate this opportunity to actually hear from people who are Members of Congress who actually have been flying.

The FAA has taken no steps to address a main driver of this issue; the shortage of designated pilot examiners.

The FAA should be required to conduct an Environmental Assessment for all new procedures.

I support that bill today and look forward to working with Congresswoman Meng to reintroduce it.

It is time we get to the root of the issue and demand the FAA to finally take control and create consistency within their FSDOs.

This is something we need to get after for safety and for the future of commercial air service in this country.

protecting American workers and shipyards is crucial for both economic and national security.

It is completely unacceptable that the FAA continues to delay commercial pilots entering the workforce by not addressing the designated pilot examiner shortage.

If the FAA wants to be a trusted regulatory body, there must be consistency and transparency in how rules are upheld and how certifications are granted.

While it is important to fully assess the impacts of changes to the program, our Nation's rural and small communities depend on commercial air service.

President Biden and congressional Democrats continue their attacks on traditional energy with proposed tax hikes that will kill jobs, raise fuel prices, and leave America more dependent on foreign oil. This administration's proposed oil…

Mr. Secretary, since the bipartisan Orphan Drug Act was enacted into law 40 years ago, rare disease and cancer patients have benefitted from the development of over 600 new treatments.

Unfortunately, the Democrats' so-called Inflation Reduction Act threatens the continued success of the Orphan Drug Act.

you said you are willing to support plans that are not junk plans.