What Sam Graves said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Dan Fordice, a veteran, businessman, accomplished warbird pilot, and patriot, who devoted his life to serving others, preserving our Nation's military history, and honoring America's veterans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th birthday of Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, United States Navy Retired, who is considered the Father of AEGIS, the greatest maritime Integrated Air and Missile Defense System in the world today.”

“Administrator shall initiate an assessment on the feasibility, maturity, hazards, and safety benefits of technology that serves to alert air traffic controllers or flight crews to instances of potentially blocked transmissions when simultaneous broadcasting occurs. (b) Considerations.--In conducting the assessment under subsection (a), the Administrator shall, at minimum, consider-- (1) technologies currently in use domestically and internationally that alert an air traffic controller or flight crew to instances in which radio transmissions may have been blocked; (2) the technical standards written for, and associated with, the use of such technologies identified under paragraph (1); (3) existing and proposed technologies not in use that could alert an air traffic controller or flight crew to instances in which radio transmissions may have been blocked; (4) the technical standards that would be needed to implement the technologies identified under paragraph (3); (5) the potential benefits and enhanced awareness that the adoption of such technologies would provide; (6) the technological limitations associated with such technologies; (7) air traffic controller training requirements; (8) the effort of the FAA to modernize the air traffic control system, including timelines, the incorporation of new technologies, and planned training; and (9) any benefits and detriments to air traffic controller situational awareness, including availability of information, nuisance alerts, and human factors. (c) Consultation.--In conducting the assessment under subsection (a), the Administrator shall consult with stakeholders or standards organizations, including-- (1) the exclusive bargaining representatives of air traffic controllers certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the organization representing air traffic control operational supervisors and managers; (3) the certified bargaining representative of aviation safety inspectors and engineers for the FAA; (4) an organization representing manufacturers of air traffic management systems, equipment and technologies; (5) an organization representing helicopter aviation operators and pilots; (6) an organization representing general aviation operators and pilots; and (7) any other organization or agency the Administrator determines appropriate. (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the results of the assessment under subsection (a) that includes-- (1) a list of technologies identified by the Administrator serving the purpose described in subsection (a); (2) a list of technologies the Administrator proposes that could serve the purpose described in subsection (a); (3) results of simulations and testing; and (4) a plan to implement the technologies listed under paragraphs (1) and (2) if the assessment under subsection (a) finds such technology can be safely implemented, including-- (A) the scope of potential upgrades; (B) predicted costs; (C) a projected timeline; and (D) how the potential upgrades to facilities and equipment within the scope of subparagraph (A) would be prioritized.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed a series of votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 107 and AYE on Roll Call No. 108.”

“Administrator enters into any Memorandum of Understanding under subsection (a) or (b), the Administrator shall notify the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. Clark D. Thomas, a special employee of the USDA Rural Development--Missouri State Office, who recently retired after many dedicated years of service.”

“Mr. Chairman, before I yield, I would like to point out that in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, we can disagree, oppose, debate, and we remain friends both within our parties and across the aisle.”

“Mr. Chairman, in closing, H.R. 3898 is critical to achieving more efficient, predictable, and useful permitting for many important projects by streamlining and improving the Clean Water Act's permitting process.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Frank Esten Cook III and his service to his country. Frank was born in Washington, D.C. on March 25, 1963, and passed away in Richmond, Kentucky on September 13, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed a series of votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 265 and YEA on Roll Call No. 266.”

“SEC. 282. REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE SITES FOR THE LOCATION OF STATION ST. THOMAS. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that-- (1) examines alternative sites on St.”

“Services to any conference committee to consider such provisions. I will ensure that our exchange of letters is included in the Congressional Record during floor consideration of the bill.”

“Madam Speaker, I missed a series of votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 215 and YEA on Roll Call No. 216.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed a series of votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 183 and YEA on Roll Call No. 184.”

“Mr. Speaker, in closing, naming the House Press Gallery after Frederick Douglass is going to honor his commitment to the free press, his legacy, and his work reporting on the official business of Congress.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which fulfills President Trump's agenda by securing our border, keeping taxes low for families and job creators, and restoring the Nation's energy dominance in cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.”

“Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize a dedicated constituent of Missouri's Sixth Congressional District: Mr. Tony Reinhart. Tony is celebrating his thirtieth year with Ford Motor Company, a remarkable professional milestone.”

“Motor Company's Head of State, Local and Stakeholder Government Affairs. In this vital capacity, he leads a team to navigate the complex systems of state and local governments in order to strengthen the American auto industry.”

“Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to honor the life of a special constituent. Dick Elmer King, of Saint Catherine, Missouri, passed away on March 25, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1938, the son of Gird Lester and Josephine Marie (Groetecke) King in Copemish, Michigan.”

“Mr. Speaker, I missed a series of votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 28 and YEA on Roll Call No. 29.”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 192 provides the necessary transparency for Amtrak. This legislation passed the House last Congress under suspension of the rules by voice vote, and I look forward to it passing again today.”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 144 is a commonsense bill. It is going to increase transparency at the TVA, and it is going to ensure that the Transportation Committee conducts appropriate oversight over the agency's actions.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to publicly thank Representative Hoyle for her work on the bill. It is a great bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I hope we can continue to show support for this commonsense accountability measure. It is going to help improve transparency for Federal disaster spending.”

“Mr. Speaker, in closing, H.R. 152 is a good government bill that will help improve disaster recovery efforts. It has previously passed the House in the 116th, 117th, and 118th Congresses.”