Baton Rouge Reporter

U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, who chairs the Aviation Subcommittee, has expressed his support for the recently passed bipartisan legislation known as the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. This legislation is set to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its aviation safety and infrastructure programs for a five-year period.

The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee had earlier approved the bill with unanimous bipartisan backing in June.

Graves stated, "When we were drafting this bill, we kept two things in mind: improving the passenger experience and setting up the American aviation industry for another generation of growth and global leadership." He highlighted that this is "the most comprehensive bill the House has ever produced on these subjects" and described it as a "landmark for making key reforms to the FAA."

The legislation also focuses on enhancing the aviation workforce to ensure timely flight operations. It encourages technological advancements and opens opportunities for new entrants in commercial space ventures—a sector seeing investment from companies in Louisiana.

Graves expressed optimism about the impact of this bill on both state and national levels: "I look forward to seeing all the great things this bill does for our state and our nation."