Rick Larsen: “May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.”

This event was terrifying to all those on board, but thanks to the calm and professional action of Alaska's flight crew, everyone returned to the ground safely.

Mr. Chair, I rise today to oppose the dirty water act. This bill will make it more difficult to keep our water clean and will, ironically, add more uncertainty to the permitting process, just the opposite of what we need to have happen…

There has never been a more important time for the United States to maintain and expand its leadership in the Arctic.

We have to make sure the FAA has the resources and tools it needs to effectively conduct its investigation.