Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024

Floor Speech

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Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7454, which extends the authorization of the FAA and its related authorities for another 2 months.

Back in the July, the House engaged in a thorough and collaborative process to pass the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act.

This bipartisan bill, which passed by an overwhelming 351-69 vote, will protect the safety of the flying public and ensure the future of U.S. aviation.

While I am pleased we are moving closer to passing a longer term bill, we will not be done before the current authorization expires on March 8. We need more time for negotiations between the House and Senate to reconcile the two bills and produce a final comprehensive bill.

I want us to remember that Chair Graves and I will continue to fight for House priorities in the final bill to ensure that House Members' voices are heard while we address longstanding issues in our aviation system.

Madam Speaker, I support the short-term FAA extension bill.

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Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I encourage all colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this extension. We will get a bill by May 10, and we can all vote ``yes'' on that, as well.

Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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