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Rick Larsen

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Rick Larsen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Larsen has focused on issues such as transportation, economic development, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He has served on various committees, including the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he has advocated for infrastructure improvements and funding for local projects.

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Jul 19, 2023

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, though I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Jul 19, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment No. 46…

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Jul 19, 2023

As a Member of Congress who represents several small rural airports, including ones that are isolated on islands, I appreciate the argument that the gentleman from Iowa has been making. Yet, given the fact that I have a district with some…

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Jul 19, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Iowa will be postponed. Amendment No. 29 Offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jul 19, 2023

The FAA recently issued a final rule on requiring secondary barriers to protect the flight deck in newly manufactured aircraft. The underlying text of this bill creates a rulemaking committee to consider how to apply this requirement to…

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Jul 19, 2023

The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act is a long-term, comprehensive, and bipartisan reauthorization that cements a safer, cleaner, greener, more innovative and accessible future for the U.S. aviation system. I…

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Jul 19, 2023

This amendment would require the DOT inspector general to investigate the FAA's decision to increase the electrocardiogram, or EKG, range that is permissible for pilots. This amendment follows a change made by the agency last October to…

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Jul 19, 2023

I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting Chair. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jul 19, 2023

I have no other speakers on the en bloc, so I will close by asking Members to please support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 19, 2023

I ask my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Donalds). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 27…

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Jul 19, 2023

The FAA does not really have a role to play in telling air carriers to hire the folks back. It is not an amendment that is implementable. I am a little flummoxed by it myself. However, I encourage my colleagues to vote against this…

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Jul 19, 2023

I understand I have the right to close on this argument, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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