Nick Rahall: “What happened at UBB is absolutely criminal and the Congress should do everything in its power to stop the protection.”

I am happy to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Hahn), a very valued member of our Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

In closing, much has been said today in dislike of this temporary fix, and I could not agree more. It is not my preference. We all want to address this in a long-term, robust manner. That is also the opinion of the Transportation Trades…

I would urge my colleagues to ensure that labor remains engaged in the conversation, and that aviation programs receive robust, stable funding and to keep air traffic control in the realm of good Government, where it belongs.

It is my honor to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer), a former member of our powerful House Transportation Committee, who decided to go to the esteemed Ways and Means Committee.