Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act

Floor Speech

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Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, first, I thank Chairman DeFazio for working with us on this particular bill, the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act.

I am pleased that H.R. 7321, as amended, ensures the level of safety we all expect in a way that is consistent with our bilateral safety agreements and collaborative with foreign civil aviation authorities.

International buy-in and collaboration are key if we are to chart a real path forward on aviation safety, and this bill strives to do that.

Notably, this legislation has markedly improved since last Congress, and I, again, want to thank the chair and his staff for working with us in a bipartisan manner.

Under H.R. 7321, our domestic repair stations will not be exposed to retaliation by other countries, nor will American jobs be jeopardized.

Again, improving oversight of foreign repair stations without damaging our standing and partnerships in the international community is the goal here today. This is another example of our bipartisan commitment to aviation safety.

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Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Madam Speaker, in closing, H.R. 7321, as amended, continues our commitment to the traveling public by ensuring aviation safety on the international playing field.

Madam Speaker, I urge support of this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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