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Washington, DC – Statements of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) on the Senate’s confirmation of Bryan Bedford as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

T&I Chairman Sam Graves

“I want to congratulate Bryan Bedford on being confirmed as the next Administrator of the FAA. I look forward to working with him to build upon the investments in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, begin carrying out the Trump Administration’s goal of modernizing our air traffic control system, and enhancing the hiring of air traffic controllers. We must also continue working to ensure the safety of the entire aviation system for travelers and prioritize the effective and timely implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This is a crucial time for American aviation, and I am glad to have in place an experienced aviation professional to lead the agency.”

Aviation Chairman Troy E. Nehls

“Congratulations to the newly confirmed Administrator of the FAA, Bryan Bedford. As Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, I look forward to working with him to deliver on President Trump’s plan to modernize our nation’s air traffic control and national airspace system to ensure that America remains the world’s gold standard for aviation. Administrator Bedford is the right person to lead the FAA at such a critical time for the aviation industry. He understands the urgent need to fully implement all provisions of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, and I trust he will lead the agency in the right direction.”