[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 125 (Thursday, July 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. RUBEN GALLEGO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2023

  Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I missed a vote on Amendment No. 
10 to the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation 
Act, H.R. 3935, because of the birth of my child. Had I been present on 
the House Floor, I would have voted AYE. The amendment strikes Section 
546, which weakens the current training requirements for people 
applying for airline transport certificates. The 1500 Hours of Pilot 
Training Time Rule is a critical piece of aviation safety for both 
passengers and crew. Allowing for additional simulator time in lieu of 
real-world, in-flight experience unnecessarily degrades air safety 
standards. For that reason, I oppose Section 546 and support Amendment 
No. 10.

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