Political Quotes

“Mr. President, every 5 years, Congress has the responsibility to fully fund the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board to ensure airports across the country have the resources they need to bolster security measures and fulfill costs associated with meeting the demands of both national and global travel. As the Cowboy State continues growing, making sure the people of Wyoming have reliable, safe, and affordable access to travel is critical to maintaining our State's economy. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 stands to not only further boost our thriving tourism industry but eliminates burdensome regulations that challenge small airports across Wyoming and across the Nation. For more than a year, I have fought to ensure that millions of Wyoming's tax dollars sent to Washington will be put to work to improve air travel across Wyoming. Wyoming is home to many small airports that serve what would otherwise be isolated parts of our State. This bill reauthorizes the Essential Air Service that supports flights for Cody and Laramie and increases funding for the program that multiple Wyoming airports use for capital projects. As the Presiding Officer knows, Cody is the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park. It is home to the Buffalo Bill historical center, which is a world-class museum, and it is an important tourism and art destination.…”