•    " The FAA Bill is critical for our jobs. If the FAA is not funded, we don’t have the proper staffing and infrastructure to support the demand of the traveling public. We see it today with operational meltdowns and reduced schedules due to slowed air traffic in order to maintain the highest levels of safety while ATC has been severely understaffed and working expertly, but with outdated technology. This is the result of repeated prior extensions of the FAA authorization bills that strained and set back our aviation system due to repeated failures of Congress to pass long-term authorization bills with proper funding because of highly controversial policy provisions that were selfishly promoted at the expense of passengers and aviation workers. Safety too can become a major issue when the national air system is stretched thin. That’s why it’s critical that Congress get an FAA bill done without any threats of shutdown or extensions. As H.R. 3995 moves toward the full House for a vote, we will do everything in our power to strip from the bill the age 67 pilot retirement amendment that was added during the House T&I Committee markup. It’s not a serious proposal for meeting travel demand…Bottom line: The proposal is complicated, costly, wastes time, and is a gross violation of worker rights and collective bargaining. It is not good policy and needs to be removed before passage of the final bill." Source: Press Release, Association of Flight Attendants 

•    "As representatives of various sectors of the GA (General Aviation) community, we’re thrilled that your bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935) recognizes that the U.S. aviation sector is dependent upon a strong GA community and includes the first-ever GA title to secure the long-term success of American aviation…. These provisions, among others in the GA title, combined with provisions found in other titles of the bill, will not only unlock the full potential of GA operations but will also guarantee that American aviation will thrive for decades to come. We strongly urge support for H.R. 3935 and look forward to working with the Committee in advancing this landmark FAA reauthorization bill." 

Source: Press Release, General Aviation (A coalition of several aviation related groups)

•    "On behalf of air passengers with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), many of whom fly with a power wheelchair, Cure SMA appreciates that your Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935) includes provisions to help address air travel challenges faced by passengers with SMA and other disabilities. While the disability-related provisions included in H.R. 3935 are meaningful, we respectfully ask that you strengthen the training and accessibility standard provisions to improve the air travel experience for people with disabilities...Cure SMA respectfully asks that you enhance the training provisions in the final legislation by requiring hands-on-training related to boarding and deplaning a passenger who uses a wheelchair and for stowage of wheelchairs and other mobility devices, such as scooters." Source: Kenneth Hobby (President, Cure SMA) and Maynard Friesz (Vice-President, Cure SMA)