Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins 'America Reports' to discuss concerns over air traffic control shortages and the Trump administration vowing to end NYC congestion pricing.

Like all Americans, the nation’s aviation sector is united in grief over recent aviation accidents. Safety is so interwoven in every facet of our operations and culture that when these rare moments of tragedy occur, they shake us to our core. With many overlapping layers of security, commercial air travel remains the safest mode of transportation in America. Yet, there is no ceiling for improvement and the events of earlier this year serve as a somber and jarring reminder that we can never be complacent. 

The dedication of both President Donald Trump and Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to directly confront the stagnation that has hampered the modernization of our Air Traffic Control system for decades has already been a source of encouragement. Addressing the significant challenges facing the ATC system will take the unwavering and bipartisan commitment of government leadership. 

I testified this week before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation and was repeatedly asked by House members what Congress should do going forward. What’s needed from Congress is both oversight and focused, persistent pressure on the FAA to act with urgency to address the longstanding ATC staffing shortage and to modernize facilities and critical equipment.

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