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Brian Kevin Fitzpatrick is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on various issues including infrastructure, healthcare, and national security during his time in office. Fitzpatrick has been known for his bipartisan approach, often working across the aisle to achieve legislative goals. He was born on September 28, 1982, and prior to his congressional career, he served as an FBI agent and held various roles in public service.
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 must hire more air traffic controllers to deconflict airspace and safeguard our skies and the ground below.
I also plan to reintroduce the Care is an Economic Development Strategy--or CEDS--Act this Congress.
If a challenge to reducing noise is rooted in deconflicting airspace, then we must hire more air traffic controllers.
If Federal oversight is going to happen, there needs to be a consistent application of the rules and regulations across the board.
As my colleague, Congressman Langworthy, has stated--and we have stated throughout--since 2010, commercial aviation fatalities have been reduced by 99.8 percent.
The FAA needs to be more responsive to community concerns in concert with local officials.
We cannot rely on the same old recruitment strategies. We need to pull out all the stops.
If you dedicated your life to protecting our country, it's our responsibility to make sure you receive the best service and care possible.
Congress can and must address the health and safety issues caused by aviation-related noise pollution, especially for vulnerable and underserved communities.
I strongly urge the Committee to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the American people both in the skies and on the ground.
I have twice introduced the standalone legislation the Valley-Wide Noise Relief Act together with Congressmember Adam Schiff.
Our Nation's rural and small communities depend on commercial air service for transportation, medical supplies, commercial goods.
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.
Passengers deserve transparency--that is why I joined Ranking Member Cohen and Senators Duckworth and Fischer to introduce the Prioritizing Accessibility and Accountability for Aviation Consumers Act.
Continuing to invest in initiatives like the Bus Testing Facility Program ensures a safer, more reliable future for mass transit.
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.
I supported Congresswoman Meng's bill, the Decrease Noise Levels Act, and I would invite you to include that in your FAA reauthorization.
I support reexamining eligibility requirements for EAS to expand the program's reach in the 2023 FAA reauthorization.
The FAA can't be allowed to operate on autopilot when it comes to new procedures.
Every American that steps on a plane deserves the peace of mind that there is one level of safety among all US airlines.
When the big one hits--and it's only a matter of time--our airports need to be up and running so that federal aid can come in quickly--it's a matter of life or death for my constituents.
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