Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

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Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3935, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. I commend Chairman Sam Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, Subcommittee on Aviation Chairman Garret Graves, and Ranking Member Cohen. Their dedication to bipartisan, bicameral collaboration has been instrumental in shaping this legislation.

In Arkansas' Fourth Congressional District, we are fortunate to have numerous small- and medium-sized airfields that serve Arkansans and visitors from around the world.

We are home to a unique and robust agricultural aviation industry. We have included provisions that specifically address safety in Arkansas aviation, as well as rural communities around the country, like mandating tower marking rules to protect general aviators, improving radio communications at Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport, and improving aviation infrastructure and workforce development in the Natural State.

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is not just about passengers and pilots. It is comprehensive, commonsense legislation that will benefit farmers, businessowners, healthcare providers, and everyday folks. I strongly urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.''

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