Apr 9, 2019
we are going to spend every penny from that Highway Trust Fund, because the users paid it and they deserve that back.
Bill Shuster
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April 9, 2019
We are going to spend every penny from that Highway Trust Fund, because the users paid it and they deserve that back.
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by number of sources- I would emphasize that this is not the first time that Congress has addressed airport and airline security. In 12985 we passed the International Security and Development Cooperation Act requiring that the public be notified when airports do not meet security standards. In 1989, in response to the PanAm bombing, a presidential commission was established on aviation security. Mr. Oberstar, Mr. Hammerschmidt, Senators Lautenberg and D'Amato were members of that commission. In addition, in 1990, in response to the recommendation of the Presidential commission, Congress passed the Aviation Security Improvement Act.2 sources1996govinfo.gov
- the war risk insurance program has been a relatively non-controversial program. It was first authorized in 1951 and last reauthorized in 1992. Since 1975, it has been used to insure more than 5000 flights to trouble spots such as the Middle East, Haiti, and Bosnia. It was used to insure airlines ferrying troops and supplies to the Middle East during Operation Desert Storm. The program is scheduled to expire at the end of this fiscal year. The reauthorization of this program is relatively straightforward. Several technical changes suggested by GAO, the administration, or the affected airlines have been included in the bill. These changes would do the following-- Authorize the Secretary to be guided by the reasonable business practices of the commercial aviation insurance industry when determining the amount for which an aircraft should be insured. This change is intended to recognize that there may be instances in which an aircraft's market value is not the appropriate basis for determining the amount of insurance.2 sources1997govinfo.gov
- Mr. Speaker, at long last we have an Amtrak reform bill here on the floor which has strong bipartisan support. It is a bill which has the reforms in it which are so necessary. It is a bill which provides for the board, which is the creation of a new board which is constitutional and which has the degree of independence necessary to make the tough decisions. It provides for the management to be able to make decisions with regard to the route configuration. Indeed, it gives Amtrak a fighting chance to succeed and survive. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of our colleagues to support this measure. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 738, the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased that we have been able to reach a bipartisan agreement on an amendment to S. 738. Over the past 24 hours, we have been able to reach consensus with our colleagues on the other side of the aisle on the issue of the Amtrak board of directors. This amendment will provide Amtrak with the reforms it so badly needs, as well as release of the $2.3 billion in capital funds that were provided in the Taxpayer Relief Act.2 sources1997govinfo.gov
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Feb 26, 2018
The United States has the safest aviation system in the world. That can never be taken for granted.
Nov 28, 2017
The United States is a world leader in aviation. We are also the world leader in innovation, and one of the sectors that I want to see thrive is the use of unmanned aerial systems.
Jun 7, 2017
I believe that they fundamentally agree with me that the FAA is broken, and that--although it is a very, very safe system, the efficiency, the innovation, the modernization for decades has fallen behind.
May 16, 2017
If we are spending 25 to 28 times more in CapX and we are getting very little for it, that is a real problem.
May 16, 2017
Today is the time to act. Now is the time to act, which is why this is so important.
May 16, 2017
The only person that can raise taxes is the United States Congress. So that is patently false.
May 1, 2017
Part of the problem is us. Part of the problem is the overabundance of attorneys in this country that are sue-happy.
May 1, 2017
If we make the system more efficient and drive down costs, that gives everybody more money to spend on taking care of those problems.
May 1, 2017
the airline industry needs to focus on getting its own house in order, instead of extending its reach to control our skies.
Mar 8, 2017
$1 trillion is not going to come from the Federal Government. It has got to come from a number of different sources.
Mar 8, 2017
Public-private partnerships are part of that solution. I think it is a good tool in the toolbox, but it is not the toolbox.
Jan 31, 2017
We need a sustained, focused effort to really reverse the decline, and to make sure we have the infrastructure that we need to produce safe transportation, productivity, and also great jobs here in the U.S.
Jan 31, 2017
Our goal is the same level of success for this Congress, so get ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work.
Jul 13, 2016
The Federal Government also made a mistake in reallocating the money back to Amtrak because it crushed the competition.
May 23, 2016
You have to first demonstrate that you deploy those dollars efficiently to get things done.
May 23, 2016
One thing you can't legislate is good governance. But you can do things to make sure we have the best people possible sitting around the table.
May 23, 2016
I think this will put people with more qualifications and more experience around the board table at Metro.
Feb 23, 2016
The men and women that serve in our military in whatever capacity, we certainly appreciate what they do for our Nation to keep us safe and hopefully we keep them out of harm's way.
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