Statements for the Record
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of the 5th anniversary of a day that shook our nation -- the violent assault on the United States Capitol. On January 6, 2021, an armed mob stormed the people’s house in an assault on our democracy, the rule of law, and the peaceful transfer of power.
Mr. Chair, I commend Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larson for their hard work to bring this bipartisan FAA Reauthorization bill to the House floor.
I am very pleased that this bill includes some of my top priorities:
First, this bill advances implementation of my 2018 provisions requiring Secondary Cockpit Barriers in Section 350 of the bill. This language will be made even stronger to speed up the process and finally get these safety devices on all passenger aircraft to protect flight crews and passengers.
Mr. Speaker, I want to make it clear: I have condemned Hamas for their heinous attacks on civilians and call for an immediate release of the Israeli hostages. I continue to call for the safety of all civilians in the Middle East.
HON. ANDRE CARSON
OF INDIANA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing the Transition-To-Success Mentoring Act to help local education agencies prepare at-risk students for the transition from middle school to high school.
Mr. Speaker, I am proud, as the longest serving Muslim in Congress, to in- troduce legislation to recognize the com- mencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and wish Muslims around the world a Ramadan Mubarak! I thank the endorsing organizations that joined this important resolution: Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Islamic Relief, and the Muslim Public Affairs Council.
Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge a fellow Midwesterner and former colleague from the state of Michigan, Bob Carr, on his 80th birthday. Bob has spent a lifetime in public service and education and continues to have a lasting impact on our insti- tution.
Bob served this body for 18 years, rep- resenting Michigan’s 6th and 8th Congres- sional Districts. During his time in Congress, he proudly served on the Armed Services Committee and then on Appropriations, where he worked to end the United States’ military involvement in Southeast Asian conflicts.
Mr. Speaker, today I am re- introducing the Emerging Business Encouragement Act which will give new small businesses a more equal playing field to secure federal contracts.
Madam Speaker,
I rise today to join my colleagues in recognizing the lifetime of service and the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Barbara Boyd on her 90th birthday.