Eddie Bernice Johnson: “Thank you, Chairman Smith for holding today's hearing to examine the rule proposed by the Environmental Protection…”

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure to pay tribute to the life and legacy of former Speaker of the House James "Jim" Wright, who passed away on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 92.

He is among the most influential Speakers in the history of the House of Representatives.

Written statement by Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Chairwoman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives.

I look forward to hearing from our witnesses on the health of the general aviation system and learning what we can do to help support the industry.