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FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007

Date: Sept. 20, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Transportation


FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 -- (House of Representatives - September 20, 2007)

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Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank the chairman and subcommittee chairman, Mr. Oberstar and Mr. Costello, and their staff for the good work they did on this bill, but, more specifically, for including provisions from my passengers' bill of rights legislation into the manager's amendment, which will become part of the bill.

These provisions are going to set a standard that will ensure the flying public will be treated appropriately when they experience delays. It will require a deplaning plan and standard. And when delayed on the tarmac, it will ensure that these folks have clean and safe water, proper air circulation, and clean and working restrooms.

This is a great success for the flying public, and I want to thank everyone for making this happen. But I want to remind everyone that our job is not done. We are going to have to continue to provide the oversight to ensure that the airlines and Department of Transportation do their jobs and that these provisions do, in fact, provide the protections that these people flying deserve.

So thank you very much, and I look forward to voting in favor of this bill.

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