If going to the Moon in 1969 was viable at all, the private sector would have done it. It didn't. We did it. America did it, and America did it with investment. I am not making a wild claim like going to the Moon is exactly this kind of…

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…

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…

This amendment would create an apprenticeship program for individuals seeking to become commercial pilots. I do want to say I am very pleased to be able to support many of Representative Donalds' amendments to the bill, working in a…

On the committee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, we like to pride ourselves on being boring. We like to let folks know if they want excitement in Congress, there are other committees to attend or go to. The T&I Committee…

Before I yield to my good friend, Representative Case from Hawaii, I would note that he is a great American, and I do think that the debates here on the floor of the House are a reflection of being great Americans as opposed to being…

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…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 36 Offered by Mrs. Miller of Illinois The Acting…

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 Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 74 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

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

I oppose this amendment because it would create an exemption for nonhub airports from the requirement to have at least one individual who maintains certification as an emergency medical technician, or EMT, during carrier operations. This…

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.