Steve Cohen

I haven't studied it in detail, but at first blush it looked good, and the first blush was good enough for me to cosponsor it.

People with disabilities fly, and they should have the same rights as anybody else and be treated properly.

It is very disappointing, as a person whose life has been spent in Government and thinking Government can make a difference

This is our third hearing on the FAA reauthorization. I appreciate the subcommittee's attention and prioritization of the passenger experience.

No private company has an obligation to amplify anything and especially not messages that strike at the heart of our democracy.

These private companies presumably must advance the lies, conspiracy theories, and personal attacks promoted by radicals.

FedEx can use those pilots.

It is encouraging that general aviation has become significantly safer over the past four decades with the number of fatal and nonfatal accidents declining since 2000.

With more than 200 airports throughout that State, 80 percent of the communities are dependent on aviation for year-round access.

I had a constituent who was a friend and a great member of our community in Memphis who died in a plane accident maybe 6 months, 1 year ago.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That was an interesting story about your having that experience when you were 8 years old.

The use of leaded avgas continues to remain a significant public health concern.

General aviation is an important sector of our aviation system, spanning from sport and recreational aviation to medical transport to business travel to aerial firefighting and more.

As we kick off our first Aviation Subcommittee hearing and continue our efforts to reauthorize the FAA, I welcome this opportunity to discuss the challenges facing the general aviation community.

I would suggest we put the flags back up. There is no reason to have them down when there is not a Confederate flag among them.

I have argued that it is a bridge to more pollution and disasters, and have strongly encouraged them to rethink this approach.

The safe operation of the 3.4 million miles of pipeline regulated by PHMSA is vital to the health and safety of the American people.

Did Wisconsin, Milwaukee, do anything?

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 53 Offered by Mr. Robert Garcia of California

We all today are thankful that Brittney Griner is free. We should remember all prisoners of war, including Navalny and Vladimir Kara-Murza, who are suffering these days in isolation, as well as Mr. Whelan of the United States and all…

We need to condemn Russia for what they have done.

In Ukraine, it is just another dastardly act of war that the Russians have perpetrated and that needs to be dealt with.

I submit to you we will get the answers to who killed Kennedy before you give us a true answer on seat size and width from the FAA.

You think people with disabilities should have a safe experience when they are on that airplane. Is that right?

I have got limited time. I wear a brace. Sometimes with that brace I get up, and it is more difficult to get out of that seat.