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Ranking Member Larsen's Opening Statement for Hearing on “Connecting Rural America to the..."

unnamed committee member · June 4, 2026

A committee member opened a hearing focused on small and rural airports, urging rapid implementation of workforce and airport-improvement programs from the 2024 FAA reauthorization and warning that rising jet fuel prices threaten regional carriers and local connectivity. Witnesses Mr. Collins, Ms. Black and Mr. Pecoraro were cited by the speaker for their testimony on workforce and aircraft issues.

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