[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   UNDERSTANDING TURBULENCE INCIDENTS

  (Ms. STEVENS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of Michigan's 11th 
District to celebrate the overwhelming bipartisan passage of the FAA 
reauthorization, which included my bill, the Severe Turbulence Research 
and Development Act.
  Turbulence is a leading cause of injuries to flight crews and the 
flying public, yet we lack a fundamental understanding of why 
turbulence incidents are increasing in frequency and severity. We also 
lack the ability to accurately predict where turbulence incidents will 
occur to adjust flight routes. This is unacceptable.
  The FAA does not have the research, resources, and datasets needed to 
keep people safe. That is why my bill will enhance the monitoring and 
understanding of severe turbulence and inform the development of 
measures to mitigate safety impacts on crew and the flying public that 
may result from severe turbulence.
  Today is a great day for flight crews, pilots, and airports across 
America. Again, I celebrate the passage of this legislation and look 
forward to seeing it signed into law.

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