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Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

Floor Speech

Date: July 19, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, more commonly known as the FAA authorization.

My home State of Ohio, the Birthplace of Aviation, and H.R. 3935 will ensure Ohio's 13th Congressional District continues to be a pioneer in the aviation and aerospace industry.

H.R. 3935 invests billions into airports large and small, including Akron-Canton Airport in my district and the Kent State University Airport in my district, to keep our skies safe and to make our aviation infrastructure cleaner and greener.

Notably, this bill includes important provisions that I supported for advancement of a remote tower program in Ohio. The remote tower program will improve traffic control for aircraft that utilize smaller airports, generating economic development and safer air spaces.

Not only that, but the Ohio remote tower program will also support the research and development of Advanced Air Mobility applications, cutting-edge technology which has the potential to change how people travel from small communities, how healthcare services can be delivered to critical areas of need, and to offer a more sustainable mode of transportation.

Finally, this legislation supports the hiring of 15 additional rail investigators. That is important to northeast Ohio. As we all know, the train derailment in East Palestine has devastated our community, but train derailments have devastated communities across the country. This amendment allows for more timely and more thoughtful accident reports being reported to Congress so that we can act accordingly.

H.R. 3935 improves the health, safety, and well-being standards of aviation, both on the ground and in the air. The bill also protects consumer rights and improves accessibility so all people in Ohio's 13th District can travel with safety and dignity.

Once again, Mr. Chair, I am proud to support this legislation.

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