[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 8, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REAUTHORIZING THE FAA

  (Mr. COLLINS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge my colleagues to pass a full 
reauthorization of the FAA.
  Right now, we have a Federal Aviation Administration that is 
operating under 20th century technology. Full reauthorization ensures 
the United States remains the gold standard on the world stage in 
aviation by bolstering U.S. technology and restructuring the FAA to 
improve efficiency.
  As a matter of fact, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 includes a 
handful of amendments many of my colleagues have worked with industry 
experts on for several months, one of which I was proud to have 
included in the House-passed version. This amendment encourages 
private-sector investment in hypersonic technology so we can remain 
competitive on the world stage.
  Our aviation sector drives over 5 percent of the GDP and supports 11 
million jobs. Full authorization ensures that our skies remain safe, 
and our aviation industry stays competitive. I urge my colleagues to 
get this good piece of legislation across the finish line.

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