[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 193 (Thursday, December 15, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H8981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            THE ULTRALIGHT SMUGGLING PREVENTION ACT OF 2011

  (Mr. FLAKE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, the House will soon have the opportunity to 
approve the Ultralight Smuggling Prevention Act of 2011. This bill will 
make changes for those using or planning to use ultralight aircraft in 
cross-border smuggling similar to those using other aircraft. It will 
also continue ongoing cooperation between the Department of Defense and 
Homeland Security that is enhancing efforts to combat illicit cross-
border trafficking.
  As pressure has been applied to the border, Mexican organized crime 
has turned to a new and innovative smuggling approach--the use of 
ultralight aircraft. It's a pressing concern.
  A similar bill introduced by my colleague from Tucson was 
overwhelmingly approved by this body in the last Congress, and those 
provisions were included in standalone legislation that I introduced in 
this Congress.
  I congratulate the Senate for having passed S. 1974. I appreciate 
cooperation on both sides of the aisle to get this important matter to 
the President's desk.

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