Joe Biden cares about regular working folks, and they're not being heard. They're for Joe Biden.

Our aviation sector must better support mental health of our aviation workforce to ensure public safety.

I would like to take a moment to explain our lighting system to our witnesses.

We support the implementation of the Promoting Service in Transportation Act, passed into law through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

We need to urge and see to it that the workforce looks more like America and gives people opportunities to move up the ladder.

All stakeholders need to be invested in its success and ready to contribute to solutions that create awareness for aviation careers.

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We did pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill and FAA reauthorization bill. It was truly bipartisan.

Shortages of these vital members of the workforce have resulted in subpar experiences across the ecosystem of aviation.

I also ask unanimous consent that the record remain open for 15 days for any additional comments or information submitted by the Members or witnesses to be included in the record of today's hearing.

I guess the idea is that they want to be where they are most likely to have graduates, but at the same time, some of the students maybe didn't have--possibly they didn't have adequate preparation, and so, they keep them in the hole and don't give them a chance to go up.