GAMA Statement on U.S. Rep. Sam Graves Not Seeking Re-Election

WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) president and CEO, James Viola, issued the following statement regarding the announcement that U.S. Representative Sam Graves (R-MO), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, would not be seeking re-election:  

“Chairman Graves has been a passionate champion for general aviation since first coming to Congress. GAMA is truly grateful for his over two decades of leadership and advocacy for the general aviation industry, which has brought about the first ever general aviation title within an FAA reauthorization bill, the downpayment for a new air traffic system, funding for workforce development initiatives and the advancement of aviation safety, infrastructure and innovation. Chairman Graves made bipartisanship a priority for the committee’s work and has always had an incredible staff to help guide the direction of important aviation related legislation. On behalf of the entire GAMA membership, I would like to thank and commend Chairman Graves for his service, hard work, vision, passion, expertise and willingness to dive deep into aviation issues. We wish him and his family all the best – blue skies and tailwinds.” 

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GAMA is an international trade association representing over 150 of the world's leading manufacturers of general aviation airplanes and rotorcraft, engines, avionics, components and related services. GAMA's members also operate repair stations, fixed based operations, pilot and maintenance training facilities and manage fleets of aircraft. For more information, visit GAMA's website at www.GAMA.aero.