[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5165]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN HONOR OF NATIONAL AEROSPACE WEEK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Carbajal) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Speaker, in honor of National Aerospace Week, I 
rise to recognize the vital role the aerospace industry plays in our 
Nation's economy, security, and technological leadership.
  The United States is on the cutting edge of aerospace technology 
because of the people who dared to do the unimaginable, just like the 
Wright brothers over 120 years ago.
  Because we dreamed big, we have flown faster than the speed of sound 
and put mankind on the Moon. We have made flying and space launch a 
normal occurrence. What used to be science fiction is now a fact of 
life.
  Aviation has become an integral part of our society and our economy. 
Every day in the United States alone, nearly 3 million people fly on 
45,000 flights. The industry continues to grow each year.
  In 2023, the aerospace industry contributed $425 billion to the U.S. 
GDP and supported over 2.2 million jobs. It is also a key tenet of our 
National Defense Strategy, equipping servicemembers with the most 
advanced and effective systems in the world.
  As co-chair of the House Aerospace Caucus, I am proud to recognize 
our Nation's incredible aerospace industry and its workforce, our 
pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, engineers, and others who will 
help us continue to soar to new heights.

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