I look forward to hearing from you more about how Congress can assist in ensuring a safe transition to lead-free fuels for GA.
Rick Larsen
The Public Record
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.
To help put GA back on the right track, Congress took several steps to ensure pandemic relief protects U.S. aviation jobs and keeps supply chains moving.
However, Congress can and must do more to better prepare the GA sector for future disruptions.
In my home State of Washington and across the U.S., general aviation means jobs that pay well, and is part of the key to long-term economic growth.
In my home state of Washington and across the country, general aviation (GA) means well-paying jobs and is key to long-term economic growth.
We also support 'The Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization (AAIM) Act' sponsored by Chair Rick Larsen (D-WA)...
Aviation and aerospace are responsible for as much as 9 percent of carbon emissions in U.S. transportation and close to three percent of total emissions globally.
As Chair of this Subcommittee, I am focused on continuing the movement to a cleaner and greener air transportation system.
The FAA's plan calls for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. aviation sector by 2050 by implementing specific sustainability and environmental measures.
We commend the Committee's recent consideration and approval of 'The Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization (AAIM) Act' (H.R. 6270) and applaud Chair Rick Larsen, Ranking Member Garret Graves, and Representative Dina Titus for…
Maybe in the course of the folks who want an $800 billion defense budget over here, they can throw some peanuts at the POTFF budget and top it up.
As the NTSB continues its support of the investigation in China, the China Eastern flight is an issue, obviously, of great importance.





