Every day that FAA fails to address these critical issues, they continue to delay commercial pilots entering the workforce. It is totally unacceptable.

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

This is a bipartisan issue and I'm proud to work with my colleagues across the aisle.

These standards are commonsense, and they must remain in place for the safety of the Western New York community and all others across the United States.

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

Passengers deserve transparency. That is why I joined Ranking Member Cohen and Senators Duckworth and Fischer to introduce the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act.

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

I support reexamining eligibility requirements for EAS to expand the program's reach in the 2023 FAA reauthorization.

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

I strongly believe this essential military usage--that doesn't exist at most commercial airports--should enable the Youngstown-Warren airport, and any other airport supporting an air reserve station, to receive the funding that is so very…

The FAA can't be allowed to operate on autopilot when it comes to new procedures.

Our Nation's rural and small communities depend on commercial air service for transportation, medical supplies, commercial goods.

These changes could prioritize special interests over passengers.

Our bipartisan bill, which I urge this Committee to consider for inclusion in the FAA Reauthorization Act, would require a report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution.

I urge you to include H.R. 911, the Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act.

The Essential Air Service Program brings with it tremendous economic and quality of life benefits to the residents it serves.

I urge the committee to exercise oversight over the Department of Transportation in this case, as I am, and call on Secretary Buttigieg to issue the final rule that was due back in 2019.

Passengers deserve transparency.

We must restore local community control to the airports.

If we really want to expand the workforce, we need to be investing in the institutions.

It is beyond time policymakers here in Washington listen to the American farmers and ranchers who provide food and fiber for our nation and the world.

Last year, I joined with my colleagues in the Quiet Skies Caucus in calling on the FAA to establish an advisory committee of 30 citizens.

President Biden continues to push forward a final waters of the United States rule that extends the administration's attack on America's farmers, ranchers, and producers.

I urge this committee to authorize new funding to support HBCU and HSIs that offer scholarships.

If a challenge to reducing noise is rooted in deconflicting airspace, then we must hire more air traffic controllers.