Rick Larsen: “We either choose to address this challenge or we risk losing a critical foothold necessary to maintain U.S. sovereignty…”

Thank you, Chairman Webster, for calling this hearing on a topic of great importance: icebreaking capabilities.

This is an FAA bill. It is an aviation manufacturing bill. This applies to everybody that it applies to.

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

I will note that recipients of the Medal of Honor have performed great acts of bravery in service to the United States. This bill is one way to honor the servicemembers. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I…