Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

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Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, or the FAA Reauthorization Act.

My home State of Ohio is a major transportation hub and has a proud legacy as the birthplace of aviation. The FAA reauthorization bill will help ensure Ohio's 13th Congressional District continues to be a pioneer in the aviation and aerospace industry.

This bill invests billions into airports large and small, including in my district, the Akron-Canton Regional Airport, the Akron Fulton Airport, and the Kent State University Airport.

These much-needed resources will keep our skies safe and make our aviation infrastructure cleaner and greener. In particular, I highlight the maintenance of the Federal age and flight hour requirements, the consumer protections in the event of cancellations and delays that will help keep costs down and save people money, and, notably, language that I advocated for to support the advancements of a remote tower program in Ohio.

This program will improve air traffic control for aircraft that utilize smaller airports, generating economic development and safer airspace.

This legislation is a major victory for America's aviation workforce as it improves the safety, health, and well-being of aviation standards both on the ground and in the air.

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