[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 112 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1090]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            FAA EXTENSION, SAFETY, AND SECURITY ACT OF 2016

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                               speech of

                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 11, 2016

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, this bill provides needed stability for our 
nation's aviation programs, while giving lawmakers the time to come to 
a longer term FAA authorization.
  The House has previously passed a number of needed aviation security 
bills that I have sponsored, and I'm pleased that three of those bills 
are included in this legislation.
  These provisions include the TSA PreCheck Expansion Act, the 
Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act, and my SAFE GATES 
legislation.
  Together, these provisions will increase the number of travelers 
receiving expedited security screening, reduce airports wait times by 
making commonsense reforms to the way TSA operates, and enhance the 
security at overseas airports with direct flights to the United States.
  The result will be greater efficiency, enhanced safety, and a 
reformed TSA that is better prepared to protect our transportation 
infrastructure.
  In these trying times in which America faces a formidable threat from 
terrorists at home and abroad, it is critical that we act to secure our 
aviation sector from threats and mitigate attacks like those in 
Istanbul and Brussels.
  Along with these attacks on airports, we have seen three--potentially 
four--passenger aircraft bombed by terrorists in recent months. Passing 
this legislation will help guard against such attacks against U.S.-
bound aircraft.
  I appreciate the tireless work of Chairman Shuster and Chairman Thune 
in shepherding this critical extension of FAA's authority. I thank them 
and Chairman McCaul for advocating for my security provisions to be 
included.

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