Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On Senate Approval Of Extension Of FAA Reauthorization And Commitment To Passing Long-Term Reauthorization
Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on the Senate’s approval of a short-term extension of FAA authorization. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:
Last night the Senate, I’m glad to say, unanimously approved a temporary extension of FAA funding until May 10th. This extension will give Chair Cantwell and the Commerce Committee the time they need to resolve the differences between FAA legislation in the House and Senate.
I am committed to moving an FAA reauthorization bill passed and signed into law as soon as we can, so we can keep the US one of the safest nation in the world for air travel. Getting FAA Reauthorization done will mean more safety inspectors at manufacturing plants, more air traffic controllers, better customer service standards, and mandatory refunds for flight disruptions. And I am also glad the Senate’s bill preserves the 1500 hour rule, which I have insisted – aided by the families in Buffalo – I have insisted cannot and must not and will not be weakened.
Thank you to my colleagues from both sides of the aisle for continuing their work on FAA, and I look forward to bringing FAA reauthorization to the floor and sending it to the President’s desk.
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