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Committee Leaders Introduce Bill to Protect Air Traffic Control System from Government Shutdowns November 18, 2025 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that, during any future government shutdowns, the U.S. National Airspace System and those responsible for its safe, efficient operation are protected from any lapses in federal funding. The Aviation Funding Solvency A... More
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T&I Republican Leaders Commend Trump Administration’s Action to Provide Clarity on Waters of the United States November 17, 2025 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republican leaders today commended the Trump Administration for its proposed rule to define Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) in a manner that will provide much needed clarity and regulatory certainty for farmers, businesses, infrastructure builders, and communities throughout the United States. The Administration’s WOTUS rule, developed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Army Corps of Enginee... More
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Chairman Graves Statement on Ending the Government Shutdown November 12, 2025 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) statement on the House’s approval of legislation to end the federal government shutdown: “Senator Schumer’s senseless shutdown is finally coming to an end. Many Americans, including our air traffic controllers, members of our military, and many more, were held hostage for 43 days purely for political gain. I appreciate our air traffic controllers and other professionals who showed up day-in and day-out to do their jobs, witho... More
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Chairman Graves Joins House Republican Leadership and Secretary Duffy at Press Conference on the Government Shutdown October 23, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) joined Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy today at a press conference to discuss the impacts of the government shutdown on our aviation system and the more than 13,000 air traffic controllers currently working without pay. Chairma... More
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Graves & Nehls Applaud Pilot Unions’ Support for Passing Clean Continuing Resolution to Open the Government October 23, 2025 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) today applauded the major pilot unions that publicly urged Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution to fund and reopen the federal government. The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA), the Allied Pilots Association (APA), the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA), and the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots, which collectively represent... More |
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