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Aviation Safety

 

The tragic 2009 crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 in Western New York highlighted glaring weaknesses in our nation’s aviation safety regulations. Working with the Families of Flight 3407 and the Western New York Congressional delegation, Brian was a strong voice for the passage of critical reforms to make our skies safer. After the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 was signed into law, Brian fought to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration implemented a number of aviation safety reforms in the areas of pilot fatigue and pilot and crewmember training requirements in full and on time. Brian continues to honor those lost in the crash and the hard work of their families in the wake of the crash by supporting efforts to make the skies safer for the flying public. 

 

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Higgins Recognizes Work of Families of Flight 3407 on Eve of 5 Year Anniversary of Crash

Feb 11, 2014 Press Release
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the House Floor to honor the contributions of the Families of Flight 3407 in enacting landmark safety reforms in the wake of the tragic crash of Continental Flight 3407 in Western New York on February 12, 2009.

Higgins Applauds Release of Pilot Training Rule

Nov 5, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) celebrated today’s release of stronger pilot training requirements by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Schumer, Higgins: Possible Parallel Between 2009 Buffalo Crash and Recent Asiana Air Crash Should Lead FAA to Immediately Finalize Pilot Training Regs to Prevent Aerodynamic Stalls and to Propose Tougher International Rules at Upcoming UN Assembly

Jul 10, 2013 Press Release
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins called on the FAA to implement long-delayed aviation safety regulations to improve safety. The regulations on pilot qualifications, crewmember training, and flight simulation training were required after Schumer and Higgins authored legislation in the wake of the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash near Buffalo, NY.

Western New York Delegation Announces FAA Release of New Rules on Pilot Training

Jul 10, 2013 Press Release
Members of the Western New York federal delegation called the release of new pilot training rules by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) welcome news.

Western New York Delegation Keeps Pressure on FAA to Meet Deadlines for Pilot Training

Jul 8, 2013 Press Release
Following two deadly airplane crashes, members of Western New York’s federal delegation are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to move quickly to finalize aviation safety rules requiring new pilot training standards.

113th United States Congress Takes Office

Jan 3, 2013 Event

The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, 2013.

House Members Sworn In

Jan 3, 2013 Event
New Members to be sworn in

House Votes Scheduled for February 25, 2013

Dec 26, 2012 Event

The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to hold votes beginning at 6:30pm Eastern Standard Time.

House Votes Scheduled for January 22, 2013

Dec 26, 2012 Event

The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to hold votes beginning as early as 1:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

Fifty-Seventh Presidential Inauguration

Dec 26, 2012 Event

The Fifty-Seventh Presidential Inauguration public ceremony will be held Monday, January 21, 2013 at the U.S. Capitol. Find more information on the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies website.

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