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Washington, D.C. – Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) announced that the Subcommittee will receive testimony from Bryan Bedford, marking his first appearance in front of Congress as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Subcommittee Members will have the opportunity to discuss recent regulatory actions taken by the FAA and current issues in aviation, and seek updates on the continued implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. The hearing, entitled, “The State of American Aviation,” will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.

Witness List:

• The Honorable Bryan Bedford, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration, United States Department of Transportation

More information about the hearing, including witness testimony and a link to the live webcast, will be posted here as it becomes available.