Congresswoman Tenney Votes for FAA Reauthorization Act

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Today, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY) voted for H.R.4, the FAA Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation to carry out activities related to civil aviation for five years. It also includes the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) to help communities lessen the impacts of future disasters of all types.

"This bipartisan bill will keep America at the forefront of aviation while helping communities in the 22nd District better prepare for and respond to disasters of all kinds. Our district is home to Rome Lab, Griffiss International Airport and Greater Binghamton Airport and this legislation will be instrumental is ensuring the safety of our traveling public while continuing to further advance aviation technology. Additionally, our region experienced severe flooding last summer and the DRRA would significantly aid our preparation and recovery efforts. It will provide greater focus on pre-disaster mitigation in order to lessen the impacts of future disasters like the 2017 floods that devastated the homes and businesses of so many in our region," said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018:

* Keeps America the world leader in aviation by putting American jobs, American innovation, and the traveling public first.

* Cuts Washington red tape so that our manufacturers can get products to market on time, stay competitive globally, and continue to employ millions of Americans.

* Encourages American innovation in aviation technologies to promote a stronger American workforce.

* Ensures that our airport infrastructure connects our businesses and the increasing number of air travelers to the world.

* Ensures our system remains the safest in the world for air travelers and addresses factors related to recent incidents.

The Disaster Recovery Reform Act:

* Focuses on building smarter and building better before disaster strikes.

* Recognizes the benefits of taking action before a catastrophe occurs, and reforms FEMA and the Stafford Act by ensuring that a percentage of assistance provided in the wake of disasters is invested in pre-disaster hazard mitigation so that states, tribal, and local governments can pre-empt the damage and distress that results from disasters.

* Clarifies what may be eligible for mitigation funding, making sure investments are cost effective and reduce risk.

* Speeds recovery by creating efficiencies in FEMA's programs such as getting structures inspected faster.

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