Rick Larsen: “Together, these agencies promote the United States maritime industry and protect consumers against unfair shipping…”

I encourage all my colleagues to visit the Coast Guard, get out on the water, get up in the air with them, as I did in Pensacola, to truly see the value that they provide to our country.

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.

A State-by-State, do-it-alone approach was, quote, 'inadequate in every vital aspect,' end quote.

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