What I didn't realize then was how much time we were all going to spend working on FEMA issues over the past year.

As I reminded your predecessor, Administrator Gaynor, our committee has jurisdiction over all of FEMA's Stafford Act responsibilities, which obviously are vast and of extraordinary importance and growing importance with the disasters…

I was frustrated by the complexity of nearly every aspect of the recoveries.

I want to hear what the FAA and the industry are doing to minimize the disruption to the air traffic system associated with commercial space launches and reentries.

It's time for the FAA to assume the role of a thoughtful, unbiased regulator, and leave promotion of the industry to others.

I have serious reservations and concerns about the discussion in some parts of the industry to extend the moratorium yet again.

I want to hear from our industry stakeholders on what the companies are doing to address the environmental effects of space operations.

But the concern is, like when the FAA starts talking about Boeing as a customer, and we find undue influence over the inspectors.

The FAA hasn't revisited this in that interim period?

Unfortunately, it took a horrible tragedy for people to admit that it was a problem and accept my amendment.

Can you give me a timeline for where this is in development, and when we can expect it?

the imperative for better integration of launches and reentries into the air traffic system; the significant need for thoughtful regulation of this blossoming, largely-unregulated industry; and a commitment to reducing the environmental…

Each percentage point adds up, and the industry is growing and by some estimates may expand by tenfold in the coming years.

I think that is absolutely critical as we are going to have more and more launches, and we don't want to be diverting and delaying flights for people who can't afford $500,000 for a ticket.

I thank the gentleman.

I don't think this hearing could have come at a more appropriate time.

I regret that I am not going to be--I have, unfortunately, an appointment which I must keep shortly.

It is absolutely critical to our economy.

called on the FMC to ensure that ocean carriers are abiding by U.S. law and are not engaging in unjust and unreasonable shipping practices

That is a very clear violation, and that you will, in those cases, take action.

The maritime supply chain is critical to America's economy and national security, and that point could not be more evident than it is today.

Sometimes it takes a major disruption to highlight vulnerabilities.

We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to hearing any updates from the Federal Maritime Commission.

I want to commend you for the work that you did for the Commission's rule. It provided for demurrage and detention guidelines, so ocean carriers can know what is reasonable, what is not.

These delays are increasing costs for smaller exporters.