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On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
We are especially grateful to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman DeFazio and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Larsen for introducing H.R. 1108.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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Acknowledging the introduction of a bill to stabilize aviation funding during shutdowns.

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