Request Has 31 Co-Signers In The Senate

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK), a member of the Senate General Aviation Caucus and certified flight instructor with more than 10,000 flight hours, sent a letter Thursday  to Chairman John Rockefeller (D-WV) and Ranking Member Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee requesting a hearing and markup of S. 1335, the Pilot’s Bill of Rights Act. Inhofe introduced this legislation in July and currently has 33 cosponsors, 13 of which are members of the committee. Inhofe was joined by 31 Senate colleagues in his request for a hearing.

Senator Inhofe

“The Pilot’s Bill of Rights is desperately needed to enhance the relationship between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and members of the general aviation community,” said Inhofe. “The measure ensures fairness and improved communication between the FAA and pilots. With so many members of the committee supporting this legislation that has the approval of many aerospace organizations like the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the bill should receive full consideration. That is why I have requested this hearing and mark up, and I appreciate the support of my Senate colleagues.”

Inhofe's letter again outlines the four points in his proposed Pilot's Bill of Rights. "We hope you will schedule a hearing and markup of this legislation that is extremely important to the general aviation community," Inhofe wrote. "As many of us sit on your committee, we look forward to being an active part of this process."

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