The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act... will help make air travel more accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with mixed emotions, as this will likely be the final time that I speak in front of this Chamber as a Member of Congress. For the last 22 years, I have had the great privilege of serving the people of Rhode…

That kind of coordination is very important. It really needs to be seamless.

I just joined the hearing. I was in the House Armed Services Committee mark-up, so just joined, and I will hold on questions for now.

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this year's National Defense Authorization Act. I want to begin by thanking Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Rogers, and Ranking Member Banks for…

This issue is deeply personal for me, as you can imagine. I have been a wheelchair user ever since 1980.

I want to thank you for your leadership of this committee but, in particular, your support and attention to people with disabilities.

For me, accessible air travel is a must, because without it, I would not be able to do my job effectively.

Overall, we must work to break down all barriers in our society so that people with disabilities can live more full and independent lives.

I have been working to improve air travel accessibility throughout my time in Congress.

For me, accessible air travel is a must. In fact, I can confidently say that without it, I would not be able to do my job effectively.