Congressional Record—House H11325

October 14, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11325 years has ever been given as an exam- people that will celebrate Diwali this (4) works closely with the Government of ple of this one human being that, by Saturday; I certainly hope it will be a the Philippines to improve disaster mitiga- the way, the former Prime Minister, joyous occasion. tion techniques and compliance among all Winston Churchill, described him as a Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I key sectors of their societies. ‘‘naked fakir,’’ in very derogatory yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- terms, I suppose, in that respect be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ant to the rule, the gentleman from cause Mr. Winston Churchill believed question is on the motion offered by American Samoa (Mr. Faleomavega) that the British Empire should rule for the gentleman from American Samoa and the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. another 1,000 years perhaps. (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) that the House ROS-LEHTINEN) each will control 20 But I must say that, yes, there is ab- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- minutes. solutely no question that the life and lution, H. Res. 603. The Chair recognizes the gentleman the legacy of this great man, Mahatma The question was taken; and (two- from American Samoa. Gandhi, literally transformed even the thirds being in the affirmative) the GENERAL LEAVE civil rights movement here in our own rules were suspended and the resolu- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, country. And for good, I say, yes, abso- tion was agreed to. I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- A motion to reconsider was laid on lutely, influenced people like Rosa bers may have 5 legislative days to re- the table. Parks, and especially the great and the vise and extend their remarks and in- late Martin Luther King, Jr. for what f clude extraneous material on the reso- he has done to transform American So- EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE lution under consideration. ciety, making it better than what it CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there was. DEALING WITH TROPICAL STORM objection to the request of the gen- I would like to quote to my col- KETSANA AND TYPHOON PARMA tleman from American Samoa? leagues what Albert Einstein said: ‘‘I There was no objection. believe Gandhi’s views were the most Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, enlightened of all the political men in to the resolution (H. Res. 800) express- I rise in strong support of this resolu- our time.’’ tion and yield myself such time as I Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines dealing with Tropical may consume. of my time. Mr. Speaker, this resolution extends Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. To close on our Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma, as amended. our profound sympathies and condo- side, Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield lences to the good people of the Phil- 4 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- tion. ippines for the terrible losses they suf- fornia (Mr. ROYCE), the ranking mem- The text of the resolution is as fol- fered as a result of Tropical Storm ber on the Subcommittee on Ter- lows: Ketsana and Typhoon Parma. I would rorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade. like to thank my good friend and col- Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, let me H. RES. 800 league, Representative JACKIE SPEIER thank the gentlelady from Florida. Whereas, on September 26, 2009, Tropical As cochairman of the Congressional Storm Ketsana made landfall on the Phil- from California, for her leadership in Caucus on India and Indian Americans, ippines with the heaviest rainfall in 40 years introducing this important legislation. I rise in support of House Resolution equivalent to a typical month of rain during On September 26, Typhoon Ketsana monsoon season; 603, recognizing the 140th anniversary brought the heaviest rainfall in 40 Whereas 80 percent of the capital, Manila, years, leaving 80 percent of Manila of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. was submerged under water as a result; Today, we give special remembrance under water. The storm killed more Whereas at least 3,000,000 persons have than 330 people, left nearly 40 missing, to one of the most revered people of the been affected by Tropical Storm Ketsana; last century. Preaching nonviolence, Whereas more than 135,470 families or forced more than 135,000 families into Gandhi dedicated his life’s work to 686,000 persons have been forced into evacu- evacuation centers, and destroyed or helping others. As a leader in the In- ation centers; badly damaged nearly 40,000 houses. dian National Congress, Gandhi led Whereas the casualties, as of October 9, Eight days later, Typhoon Parma hit campaigns to ease poverty. He led the 2009, include at least 237 dead, 308 injured, the Philippines, causing further de- and 37 missing; struction in areas that were still satu- campaigns to expand women’s rights. Whereas more than 4,640 houses were dam- And of course he is remembered for his rated by the previous storm and result- aged or destroyed; ing in the loss of an additional 28 lives. efforts to build religious amity. Above Whereas Tropical Storm Ketsana has all else, however, Gandhi worked tire- caused at least $4,800,000,000 in damages; I certainly would like to express my lessly to free his nation and helped di- Whereas following the devastation caused deepest condolences and sympathies to rect India into a new era of democracy. by Tropical Storm Ketsana, Typhoon Parma the families who lost their loved ones His methods to do this included lead- hit land October 2, 2009, bringing with it in the storms and to those who were in- ership by example. It included his orga- more torrential rain causing further flood- jured and displaced from their homes. nizational ability. It also included ing, landslides, crop damaged, and killing at It is my sincere hope that the good peaceful civil disobedience as a tool least 193 more people; people of the Philippines will find Whereas the United States and the Phil- strength and solace knowing that the and his power to persuade by force of ippines have a unique and enduring relation- argument. These were the ways in ship that is based on shared history and com- world stands by them in these very try- which he motivated those not only in mitment to democratic principles, as well as ing times. his own nation, but around the world on strong economic ties; The United States and the Phil- to this cause. Whereas the historical and cultural links ippines continue to maintain close ties Having traveled to India during the between the Philippines and the United based upon historical relations, com- second round of voting during India’s States remain important; and mon interests, and shared values. The recent election, the largest democratic Whereas the Filipino American community Filipino American community is the display the world has ever seen, I is the second largest Asian-American group second largest Asian American group in the United States with a population of ap- would have to say that Gandhi himself proximately 3,100,000: Now, therefore, be it in the United States, and they make an would indeed have been proud of how Resolved, That the House of Representa- invaluable contribution to our own far his nation has come. Under his tives— country here in America. guidance, India has become a plural- (1) mourns the terrible loss of life caused This resolution reflects our steadfast istic democracy of many religions and by Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon commitment to this relationship, as ethnic groups, I think probably as plu- Parma that occurred on September 26, 2009, well as our strong desire for a speedy ralistic as the United States. We are and October 1, 2009; recovery of our friends in the Phil- (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the ippines who are suffering from the here today to help keep the spirit of families of the many victims; Gandhi alive and to remember his re- (3) urges President Obama to continue to aftermaths of these two major natural markable achievements. support the Philippines with emergency re- disasters. Before I close, I would also like to ex- lief supplies, logistical, transportation as- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tend my best wishes to the millions of sistance, and financial support; and my time.

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Our two peoples have stood California (Mr. ROYCE), the ranking Parma struck Luzon, the heart of the together in war and in peace, with Fili- member on the Subcommittee on Ter- Philippine agricultural region which pino comrades-in-arms enduring, with rorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade. supplies half of the nation’s supply of our own veterans, the siege of Cor- Mr. ROYCE. I thank the gentlelady rice. Typhoon Parma decimated roads, regidor and the Bataan Death March. for yielding. bridges, entire villages, and vast tracts The Filipino people then fought brave- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of of rice patties waiting to be harvested ly for over 3 years, waiting for General House Resolution 800, expressing con- later this month. MacArthur to fulfill his pledge to re- dolences to the people and Government Nearly 200 have perished from this turn. More recently, Manila has served of the Philippines in the aftermath of second typhoon, with many still miss- as a stalwart ally in the war on ter- the devastating storms that struck the ing and countless more families griev- rorism being waged in southeast Asia. Philippines. ing their loved ones. It is clear that the So your loss is our loss. When the Several weeks ago, Tropical Storm people of the Philippines will be pro- people in the Philippines mourn, we Ketsana and Typhoon Parma inundated foundly affected by these twin trage- also mourn. As friends and allies, we the Philippines with heavy rains, forc- dies long after the water has receded will continue to stand by you. ing the evacuation of more than half a and the streets swept clean of mud and I urge my colleagues to strongly sup- million people and killing more than debris. House Resolution 800 recognizes port this resolution. 600. Typhoon Parma was particularly the hardship caused by Typhoons I reserve the balance of my time. savage, making landfall twice—which Ketsana and Parma and salutes the re- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, of course complicated rescue efforts— silience and strength of our friends, the I do thank the gentlewoman and the and destroying much of the crop in one Filipino people. author of this resolution, Ms. SPEIER, of the Philippines’ main rice-producing My resolution also urges our govern- for her most eloquent statement. I regions. ment to continue providing emergency thank her also for her offered help con- While the loss of life from these relief, logistical support, and financial cerning what happened in my own dis- storms is tragic, that tragedy is com- assistance, and to work with Philippine trict in American Samoa. pounded by the survivors’ loss of liveli- officials and nongovernment organiza- At this time, I yield 1 minute to the hood. U.S. troops have been quick to tions to improve disaster preparedness gentlewoman from California (Ms. respond in the aid efforts, helping in programs to mitigate the heartbreak, CHU). rescue and clean-up missions. havoc and loss of life that could be Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in So, again, we express our sincerest caused by future storms. support of House Resolution 800. condolences to the people of the Phil- Mr. Speaker, the historical and cul- Tropical Storm Ketsana ravaged the ippines; and we let them know that tural links between the Philippines and Philippines, dumping more than a their friend, the United States, stands the United States run deeper than any month’s worth of rain in just 12 hours. with them in solidarity as they begin flood waters. I am honored to represent It was one of the worst storms in 40 the process of recovering from this the largest Filipino American commu- years, causing landslides and sub- tragedy. nity of any district in the continental merging entire towns. Then, not even a Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, United States. Nationally, Americans week later, Typhoon Parma hit the al- I yield 4 minutes to the author and the of Filipino descent are the second larg- ready waterlogged nation, leaving as est population of Asian Americans in sponsor of this important legislation, much as 36 inches of rain in some areas our country, numbering some 3.1 mil- the gentlewoman from California (Ms. and causing landslides that imprisoned lion Americans. SPEIER). I urge my colleagues to support H. many residents. With 700 deaths and al- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I would Res. 800 to show our friends, the good most 4 million people who have lost like to thank Chairman BERMAN, people of the Philippines, that as they their homes, it is imperative to make Ranking Member ROS-LEHTINEN, the stood with us in World War II, the sure that the many homeless are pro- subcommittee chairman Mr. American people stand with them dur- vided with shelter. FALEOMAVAEGA, and Ranking Member I commend all of the relief organiza- ing this time of great need. MANZULLO for shepherding this resolu- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I tions and nations who sent aid to those tion through the Foreign Affairs Com- yield myself such time as I may con- affected by the disaster. My heart goes mittee so swiftly. sume. out to the Filipino community both I also want to single out Chairman I rise in support of this resolution ex- abroad and here, many of whom live in FALEOMAVAEGA for his exceptional pressing profound sympathy to our my district and who are so worried leadership representing American good friends and allies, the people of about their friends and relatives. Samoa. I am blessed with many Sa- the Philippines, for the loss of life and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I moan friends and constituents in my property that they have suffered in the have no further requests for time. district, and I am a proud cosponsor of recent storms which devastated their I yield back the balance of my time. the chairman’s resolution recognizing country. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, the relief efforts in American Samoa I also wish to express condolences to at this time, I yield 2 minutes to the and Samoa. those among the over-3 million mem- gentleman from the Northern Mariana Likewise, I want to commend Con- bers of our Filipino American commu- Islands (Mr. SABLAN). gressman BURTON for introducing a nity who lost loved ones or who had Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise similar resolution recognizing the dev- family and friends injured in the floods today in support of House Resolution astation in Indonesia, of which I am and the landslides. 800, expressing sympathy for the citi- also a cosponsor. zens of the Philippines, dealing with Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of b 1300 Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon House Resolution 800, which I intro- Over 600 people are now reported Parma. duced shortly after two successive ty- dead, and over 4,000 homes have been These natural disasters have laid phoons hit the Republic of the Phil- destroyed. An estimated 400,000 persons waste to much of the northern Phil- ippines. Tragically, the situation has in Manila and in its vicinity had to flee ippines. Thousands of Filipinos have worsened since then, and the death toll their homes after 80 percent of the cap- not only suffered the losses of their is now estimated at more than 600. In ital was submerged by water. The dam- loved ones but of all of their worldly addition, millions more are displaced age is estimated to be almost $5 billion. possessions. Images of Filipinos car- and estimates of damage run well into I was pleased to note that the Agency rying their dead and dying out of the the billions of dollars. for International Development, AID, wreckage and attempting to start life On September 26, Typhoon Ketsana has allocated $1.8 million in emergency anew have dominated our news cov- battered Manila and nearby provinces, relief funds. erage in recent days.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:32 Oct 15, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14OC7.047 H14OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with HOUSE October 14, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11327 In the Northern Mariana Islands, the Maraming salamat po. Thank you. experienced losses in their families and to the disaster is a personal tragedy to the Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, many thousands more who are displaced and one-half of the population who are I rise today in support of H. Res. 800, which still struggling with this tragedy. I join my col- from the Philippines and who are di- expresses sympathy for the citizens of the leagues in our commitment to the relief efforts rectly impacted by the disasters. These Philippines dealing with Tropical Storm in the Philippines and in our continued support are family; these are friends; these are Ketsana and Typhoon Parma. I support this to the families of the many victims. neighbors. Their loss is also our loss. resolution because the devastation caused by U.S. military forces and civilian agencies are Yet there has also been hope. Many these two events has created tragic and last- supporting local Philippine efforts by distrib- local and charitable institutions from ing effects that the world should recognize. uting relief supplies and assisting in rescuing around the world, including those in Tropical Storm Ketsana landed on the Phil- victims from inundated areas of Manila. As the Northern Mariana Islands, have ippines on September 26 and deluged the is- part of this effort, the U.S. Agency for Inter- stepped up to answer President Gloria lands with the heaviest rainfall in over 40 national Development has so far allocated Macapagal-Arroyo’s call for help from years. The capital city of Manila was 80 per- $1.8 million to respond to the disaster. Our the international community. I am cent underwater. Nearly 700,000 people have Hawaiian ohana stands ready to further assist proud to say that the Northern Mar- taken refuge in the evacuation shelters. The our friends in the Philippines. iana Islands community has been quick casualties from Tropical Storm Ketsana are I urge my colleagues to rise in support of to respond where our Governor, our listed at 277 dead and dozens more missing. this legislation. bishop, our people, and many commu- All told, over 3 million people in the Philippines Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, as cochairman nity organizations, such as the United were impacted. The number of homes de- of the U.S.-Philippine Friendship Caucus, I Filipino Workers and CREAM, to name stroyed number more than 4,600 and the cost wish to offer my sincere condolences to the a few, have made great efforts to assist of the damage is estimated at $4.8 billion. citizens of the Philippines that have suffered with the disasters in the Philippines by The damage from Tropical Storm Ketsana so much due to the devastation left by Trop- sending both money and other dona- was an incredible tragedy by itself, but the im- ical Storms Ketsana and Parma. Since Sep- tions to the victims. pact was compounded when the Philippines tember 26, 2009, the flooding that has oc- I hope we follow their examples and was hit by Typhoon Parma less than a week curred due to record amounts of rainfall has continue to support the Philippines in later. On October 2, Parma brought intense forced the evacuation of hundreds of thou- their time of need. rain, causing more flooding. The combination sands of people, destroyed over 4,000 homes Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, of disasters caused landslides, ruined crops, and left more than 700 people dead. how much time do we have left? and brought more deaths. At least 16 people This is a tragic event that reminds us of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- died as a result of Typhoon Parma. fragility of human life when confronted by the tleman has 12 minutes remaining. In the week after Parma hit, media reports forces of Mother Nature. Sadly, the deadly re- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, revealed that the Philippines faced other sults of Tropical Storms Ketsana and Parma at this time, I yield 2 minutes to the threats caused by these disasters. The flood- continue to do damage and wreak havoc on distinguished gentlewoman from Ha- ing spread debris across the islands and the health and well being of the citizens of the waii (Ms. HIRONO). helped boost the mosquito population. The re- Philippines. As Congress offers its condo- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise sult was a dramatic increase in the prevalence lences, our friends in the Philippines try to re- today in support of H. Res. 800, which of disease and an increased threat to the store order to their country. expresses the sympathy of the Congress health of residents of the Philippines. It is re- to citizens of the Philippines after ported that $128 million worth of crops were As an American, I am proud that more than Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon destroyed, including rice. The loss of those 700 United States Marines and sailors are on Parma. food staples will cause the nation to have to the ground in the Philippines providing food I would like to thank Congress- import rice to prevent a food shortage. The and clean drinking water directly to her citi- woman JACKIE SPEIER for her work on devastation will cause lasting economic dam- zens. With that said, I want to reaffirm the this resolution. She has painted a pic- age, which may especially hurt the poor who United States commitment to doing all we can ture of the devastation that is very are not able to return to their jobs and garner to help our friends in the Pacific. Our thoughts hard to remove from our minds. wages. and prayers are with the Filipino people and I My heart is with those who are lost. My home city of Houston, Texas is home to urge my colleagues to support the underlying It is with their loved ones, and with one of the largest Filipino communities in the resolution. the tens of thousands of survivors who United States. As news came in of the disas- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today are struggling in the aftermath of ters, my constituents waited nervously to hear in support of House Resolution 800, legislation these cataclysmic events. of the fate of loved ones in the Philippines. My introduced by my colleague, Congresswoman The Filipino community in Hawaii, heart goes out to those families who have JACKIE SPEIER of California. This resolution ex- one of the largest outside of the Phil- been touched by the devastation caused by presses sympathy for the citizens of the Phil- ippines, has come together out of a these natural disasters. ippines as they recover from Tropical Storm sense of damayan, or empathy, to help In the days before Tropical Storm Ketsana Ketsana and Typhoon Parma. support relief efforts. Since the storms, made landfall, I had the pleasure of meeting Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon many families have sent balikbayan with Congressman Hermilando Mandanas of Parma caused widespread landslides and boxes, or care packages, carrying ev- the Philippines House of Representatives. A flooding in the Philippines. More than 600 Fili- erything from canned food to clothing sense of optimism for the future of the Phil- pinos have lost their lives due to these storms, to their families and friends in the ippines pervaded that meeting. It is my sincere and I offer my sincere condolences to their Philippines. hope that in the months after the period of families and friends. H. Res. 800 encourages While not an exhaustive list, I would mourning and the reconstruction begins, that the U.S. government to work closely with the like to recognize the work of the fol- the people of the Philippines are able to re- Philippine government to improve disaster re- lowing community organizations in gain their spirit. The future of the Philippines sponse and also urges President Obama to Hawaii: the United Filipino Council of is bright and it is my wish that the sadness continue his support of disaster relief efforts in Hawaii, the Oahu Filipino Community and sense of loss caused by Tropical Storm the Philippines. Council, the Filipino Community Cen- Ketsana and Typhoon Parma do not scar the Just last week, a 22-member team from the ter, Inc., the Filipino Chamber of Com- Philippines. Guam National Guard flew to the Philippines merce, the Honolulu Filipino Jaycees, Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide medical relief and to support the the Hawaiian Lodge of Free and Ac- today to support H. Res. 800 and extend my armed forces of the Philippines as they con- cepted Masons, and the Kasama Fili- sympathies for the citizens of the Philippines tinue the recovery process. Many of my con- pino studies club at Leeward Commu- dealing with Tropical Storm Ketsana and Ty- stituents have family members, who were af- nity College. phoon Parma. fected by this storm, and I commend the Fili- The Filipino community, as well as With a large Filipino community in Hawaii, pino community of Guam, who were the first all others in the State of Hawaii, have and the historical and cultural ties that bind to mobilize our larger Guam community to come together to provide what sup- our two countries, the impact of these natural quickly come together to collect relief items portive relief we can, and we will con- disasters hits close to home. I want to express and provide financial assistance to those af- tinue to do so. my sincere condolences to those who have fected by this natural disaster.

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The The term ‘‘advanced qualification program’’ nonregulatory actions recommended by the question is on the motion offered by means the program established by the Fed- Administrator; and the gentleman from American Samoa eral Aviation Administration in Advisory (5) the progress of air carriers in devel- (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) that the House Circular 120–54A, dated June 23, 2006, includ- oping specific programs to share safety data suspend the rules and agree to the reso- ing any subsequent revisions thereto. and ensure implementation of the most ef- lution, H. Res. 800, as amended. (2) AIR CARRIER.—The term ‘‘air carrier’’ fective safety practices. has the meaning given that term in section (e) TERMINATION.—The Task Force shall The question was taken. 40102 of title 49, United States Code. terminate on September 30, 2012. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (3) AVIATION SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM.—The (f) APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVISORY opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being term ‘‘aviation safety action program’’ COMMITTEE ACT.—The Federal Advisory in the affirmative, the ayes have it. means the program established by the Fed- Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, eral Aviation Administration in Advisory apply to the Task Force. I object to the vote on the ground that Circular 120–66B, dated November 15, 2002, in- SEC. 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF NTSB FLIGHT cluding any subsequent revisions thereto. CREWMEMBER TRAINING REC- a quorum is not present and make the OMMENDATIONS. (4) FLIGHT CREWMEMBER.—The term ‘‘flight point of order that a quorum is not (a) RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS.— crewmember’’ has the meaning given that (1) STALL AND UPSET RECOGNITION AND RE- present. term in part 1.1 of title 14, Code of Federal COVERY TRAINING.—The Administrator of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Regulations. Federal Aviation Administration shall con- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the (5) FLIGHT OPERATIONAL QUALITY ASSUR- duct a rulemaking proceeding to require part Chair’s prior announcement, further ANCE PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘flight oper- 121 air carriers to provide flight crew- ational quality assurance program’’ means proceedings on this motion will be members with ground training and flight the program established by the Federal Avia- postponed. training or flight simulator training— tion Administration in Advisory Circular The point of no quorum is considered (A) to recognize and avoid a stall of an air- 120–82, dated April 12, 2004, including any withdrawn. craft or, if not avoided, to recover from the subsequent revisions thereto. stall; and f (6) LINE OPERATIONS SAFETY AUDIT.—The (B) to recognize and avoid an upset of an term ‘‘line operations safety audit’’ means aircraft or, if not avoided, to execute such AIRLINE SAFETY AND PILOT the procedure referenced by the Federal techniques as available data indicate are ap- TRAINING IMPROVEMENT ACT Aviation Administration in Advisory Cir- propriate to recover from the upset in a OF 2009 cular 120–90, dated April 27, 2006, including given make, model, and series of aircraft. any subsequent revisions thereto. Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I move (2) REMEDIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.—The Ad- (7) PART 121 AIR CARRIER.—The term ‘‘part to suspend the rules and pass the bill ministrator shall conduct a rulemaking pro- 121 air carrier’’ means an air carrier that ceeding to require part 121 air carriers to es- (H.R. 3371) to amend title 49, United holds a certificate issued under part 121 of tablish remedial training programs for flight States Code, to improve airline safety title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. crewmembers who have demonstrated per- and pilot training, and for other pur- (8) PART 135 AIR CARRIER.—The term ‘‘part formance deficiencies or experienced failures poses, as amended. 135 air carrier’’ means an air carrier that in the training environment. holds a certificate issued under part 135 of The Clerk read the title of the bill. (3) DEADLINES.—The Administrator shall— title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. The text of the bill is as follows: (A) not later than 180 days after the date of H.R. 3371 SEC. 3. FAA TASK FORCE ON AIR CARRIER SAFE- enactment of this Act, issue a notice of pro- TY AND PILOT TRAINING. posed rulemaking under each of paragraphs Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator of resentatives of the United States of America in the Federal Aviation Administration shall (1) and (2); and Congress assembled, establish a special task force to be known as (B) not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, issue a final rule SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. the ‘‘FAA Task Force on Air Carrier Safety for the rulemaking in each of paragraphs (1) (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as and Pilot Training’’ (in this section referred and (2). the ‘‘Airline Safety and Pilot Training Im- to as the ‘‘Task Force’’). (b) STICK PUSHER TRAINING AND WEATHER provement Act of 2009’’. (b) COMPOSITION.—The Task Force shall EVENT TRAINING.— (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.— consist of members appointed by the Admin- istrator and shall include air carrier rep- (1) MULTIDISCIPLINARY PANEL.—Not later Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. resentatives, labor union representatives, than 120 days after the date of enactment of Sec. 2. Definitions. and aviation safety experts with knowledge this Act, the Administrator shall convene a Sec. 3. FAA Task Force on Air Carrier Safe- of foreign and domestic regulatory require- multidisciplinary panel of specialists in air- ty and Pilot Training. ments for flight crewmember education and craft operations, flight crewmember train- Sec. 4. Implementation of NTSB flight crew- training. ing, human factors, and aviation safety to member training recommenda- (c) DUTIES.—The duties of the Task Force study and submit to the Administrator a re- tions. shall include, at a minimum, evaluating best port on methods to increase the familiarity Sec. 5. Secretary of Transportation re- practices in the air carrier industry and pro- of flight crewmembers with, and improve the sponses to safety recommenda- viding recommendations in the following response of flight crewmembers to, stick tions. areas: pusher systems, icing conditions, and Sec. 6. FAA pilot records database. (1) Air carrier management responsibilities microburst and windshear weather events. Sec. 7. FAA rulemaking on training pro- for flight crewmember education and sup- (2) REPORT TO CONGRESS AND NTSB.—Not grams. port. later than one year after the date on which Sec. 8. Aviation safety inspectors and oper- (2) Flight crewmember professional stand- the Administrator convenes the panel, the ational research analysts. ards. Administrator shall— Sec. 9. Flight crewmember mentoring, pro- (3) Flight crewmember training standards (A) submit to the Committee on Transpor- fessional development, and and performance. tation and Infrastructure of the House of leadership. (4) Mentoring and information sharing be- Representatives, the Committee on Com- Sec. 10. Flight crewmember screening and tween air carriers. merce, Science, and Transportation of the qualifications. (d) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after Senate, and the National Transportation Sec. 11. Airline transport pilot certification. the date of enactment of this Act, and before Safety Board a report based on the findings Sec. 12. Flight schools, flight education, and the last day of each 180-day period thereafter of the panel; and pilot academic training. until termination of the Task Force, the (B) with respect to stick pusher systems, Sec. 13. Voluntary safety programs. Task Force shall submit to the Committee initiate appropriate actions to implement Sec. 14. ASAP and FOQA implementation on Transportation and Infrastructure of the the recommendations of the panel. plan. House of Representatives and the Committee (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the fol- Sec. 15. Safety management systems. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation lowing definitions apply: Sec. 16. Disclosure of air carriers operating of the Senate a report detailing— (1) FLIGHT TRAINING AND FLIGHT SIMU- flights for tickets sold for air (1) the progress of the Task Force in iden- LATOR.—The terms ‘‘flight training’’ and transportation. tifying best practices in the air carrier in- ‘‘flight simulator’’ have the meanings given Sec. 17. Pilot fatigue. dustry; those terms in part 61.1 of title 14, Code of

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