Graves and Larsen Joint Statement on Today's FAA Ground Stop Aviation

Joint state of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) on the nationwide ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today:

"We appreciate the FAA and air traffic controllers taking swift action to ensure the safety of the traveling public, flight crews, and our communities. The reports of air traffic control communication failures are concerning, and we are in touch with the Department of Transportation and the FAA. We will continue to monitor developments as the Department and FAA continue to investigate, resolve the problem, and restore air service. The Committee will thoroughly review the issues that led to this nationwide ground stop."