[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 105 (Monday, July 22, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1109]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               SMALL AIRPLANE REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2013

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                               speech of

                            HON. MIKE POMPEO

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2013

  Mr. POMPEO. Mr. Speaker, I submit this letter of support from the 
International Association of Machinists on H.R. 1848, the Small 
Aircraft Revitalization Act.

                                      International Association of


                             Machinists and Aerospace Workers,

                                Upper Marlboro, MD, July 16, 2013.
       Dear Representative: As the largest union in the general 
     aviation industry, the International Association of 
     Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) strongly supports the 
     Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013, H.R. 1848. This 
     bipartisan legislation will provide much needed support to an 
     often over looked, but important sector of the U.S. aerospace 
     industry.
       After an extensive review of the current regulatory 
     structure that garnered input from government and industry 
     experts, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation 
     Rulemaking Committee developed the recommendations that form 
     the basis for H.R. 1848. Under this legislation, the FAA will 
     modernize the regulatory structure for small, certified 
     aircraft--commonly referred to as Part 23 Aircraft by the end 
     of 2015. Modernizing the existing cumbersome regulatory 
     structure and process will have the beneficial effect of 
     improving safety while stimulating much needed investment.
       I urge your support of this important legislation. It will 
     make general aviation safer and help grow an industry that 
     has been a source of good paying American jobs.
       If you have any questions, please contact Legislative 
     Director Hasan Solomon.
           Sincerely,
                                           R. Thomas Buffenbarger,
     International President.

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