I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 995, line 2, strike ``to be new and emergency in nature'' and insert ``will significantly reduce the…
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.
Breaking apart the FAA at a time when it is making real and important strides as far as NextGen implementation would be unwise.
I think it is critical for the committee to hear a few takeaways from that meeting.
I still continue to believe that privatizing the ATC in the U.S. would be a science experiment with a lot of potential to go wrong.
During rollcall vote No. 44 on January 13, 2016, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Personal Explanation
I ask support for this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Larsen), as modified. The amendment, as modified, was agreed to…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end of title II the following: SEC. __. STREAMLINED APPLICATION PROCESS. Section 603 of title…
I have heard from many midsize cities in my district that they often struggle to compete with larger cities for Federal transportation funding. While the needs of midsize cities are just as significant as those of larger cities, the…
I am pleased we are here this morning to address this important and timely topic of the safety of UAS in the national airspace.
Mr. Whitaker, in previous meetings I have had within the office, private industry technology folks have suggested to me to--that they require registration of the product that individuals purchase, and then share that information with the…
We have no further speakers, so I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 944. I yield back the balance of my time.
May I inquire how much time I have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 5 minutes remaining.





