Washington, Feb. 24 -- Congressman Rob Wittman issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following his vote against the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act and expressed his support for more comprehensive aviation safety legislation:
"The horrific crash over the Potomac River on January 29, 2025, was a tragedy that claimed 67 lives. It should never have happened, and Congress has a responsibility to ensure it never happens again in American airspace. Following a thorough investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) identified multiple contributing factors and issued fifty recommendations to strengthen aviation safety and prevent future ...