[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 41 (Thursday, March 7, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2250-S2251]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                    Federal Aviation Administration

  Mr. President, finally, on the FAA, last night, the Senate, I am glad 
to say, unanimously approved a temporary extension of FAA funding until 
May 10. This extension will give Chair Cantwell and the Commerce 
Committee the time they need to resolve the differences between FAA 
legislation in the House and the Senate. I am committed to moving an 
FAA reauthorization bill passed and signed into law as soon as we can 
so we can keep the United States one of the safest nations in the world 
for air travel.
  Getting FAA reauthorization done will mean more safety inspectors at 
manufacturing plants, more traffic controllers, better customer 
service, and mandatory refunds for flight disruptions.
  I am glad the Senate also preserves the 1,500-hour rule, which I have 
insisted--aided by the families in Buffalo--I have insisted it cannot 
and must not and will not be weakened.
  Thank you to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for continuing 
work on the FAA, and I look forward to bringing FAA reauthorization to 
the floor and sending it to the President's desk.

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  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.


                  Recognition of the Minority Leader.

  The Republican leader is recognized.