Duckworth: Aviation Industry, FAA Must Not Wait for the Next Tragedy to Make Our Skies Safer
part to ensure a safer, more resilient national airspace system.” Duckworth is a leading voice in the push
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Duckworth Demands the FAA Prioritize Safety and Reject Trump’s Vanity Arch
most complex and congested airspaces in the country. Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Duckworth wrote, “President Trump choosing … exercising the highest level of caution in DC airspace after the tragic DCA collision claimed 67 lives. Initial
Duckworth Secures Key Provisions to Support Illinois Military Bases and Servicemembers, Protect Rock Island Arsenal Jobs, Bolster Manufacturing and Quantum Research
Lovell Federal Healthcare Center. By Making our Airspace Safer and Preventing Near-Miss Collisions: This provision would improve … safety of rotary-wing aircraft operating in civil airspace by requiring the Army to evaluate the incorporation
Duckworth, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners, Bolster Security in South China Sea Against PRC Aggression
involve coordination across as many as six countries’ airspaces across Southeast Asia. Additionally, a conflict on the Western
Durbin, Wicker, Shaheen, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Host Ukrainian Prime Minister
other forcibly seized Ukrainian territory, including any related airspace or territorial waters. Durbin introduced theProtecting our Guests During
Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Demanding Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts to Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded by Trump’s War of Choice Against Iran
immediately depart—all while airports and airspace remain closed. Along with Duckworth, the letter is co-signed
Durbin Receives Joint Baltic American National Committee’s Baltic Freedom Award
Baltics through disinformation campaigns, hybrid attacks, and airspace incursions. But Russian bullying has failed, and the Baltics remain
Duckworth Demands Joint Investigation into Trump Administration’s Failures Leading Up to El Paso and Fort Hancock Incidents
failed interagency coordination that resulted in chaotic airspace closures inEl PasoandFort Hancock, Texas, last month. The Senator … concerns, adds to the complexity of the National Airspace System and jeopardizes the ability
Duckworth Slams Trump’s Unconstitutional, Unjustified Iran War for Needlessly Putting Our Troops’ Lives at Greater Risk
seeks to transport critical care patients across airspaces and maritime routes that are riddled with Iranian missiles … face the realities of medical evacuation in an airspace contested by Iranian missiles and drones. Meanwhile, this Administration
Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Demanding Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts to Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded by Trump’s War of Choice Against Iran
immediately depart—all while airports and airspace remain closed. Along with Duckworth, the letter is co-signed
Duckworth: Trump’s Illegal Iran Campaign is a Gift to Our Adversaries that Makes Americans Less Safe, Undermines American Readiness and Puts Security in the Indo-Pacific Region at Risk
involve coordination across as many as six countries’ airspaces across Southeast Asia. Additionally, a conflict on the Western
Durbin, Wicker, Whitehouse, Bipartisan Group Of Members’ Statement On The Fourth Anniversary Of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion Of Ukraine
other forcibly seized Ukrainian territory, including any related airspace or territorial waters. Durbin also introduced theProtecting our Guests
Duckworth Reacts to House Republicans Defeating Bipartisan ROTOR Act That Could’ve Prevented the DCA Crash
safety review to identify potential improvements for airspace safety around DCA. A copy of the bill text
Durbin, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Host Speaker Of The Parliament Of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk
other forcibly seized Ukrainian territory, including any related airspace or territorial waters. Durbin introduced theProtecting our Guests During
Durbin, Shaheen Meet With Polish Embassy’s Head Of Mission
also discussed Russia’s provocative incursion into Polish airspace, creating a dangerous escalation of the war in Ukraine … time NATO planes engaged enemy targets in alliance airspace. “While I support efforts to negotiate
Duckworth, Cruz, Cantwell, Moran Criticize Widening of Military Aircraft Safety Loophole in 2026 NDAA
allowng military aircraft to keep flying in DC airspace under different rules and with outdated transmission requirements,”said … exemptions cannot be the foundation of a secure airspace system.The flying public and all those that utilize
Duckworth Demands All Air Traffic Controllers Who Worked Without Pay During Republican Shutdown, Not Only Trump’s Favorites, Receive $10,000 Bonuses
under extremely stressful conditions to ensure our Nation Airspace System (NAS) was safe during the 2025 shutdown,”said … under extremely stressful conditions to ensure our Nation Airspace System (NAS) was safe during the 2025 shutdown. Whether
Durbin Meets With Illinois Air Traffic Controllers Following 43 Day Government Shutdown
thrive in a job that keeps our entire airspace safe
Durbin Statement On The Continuing Resolution And "Minibus" Spending Bills
days, six days per week to keep our airspace safe, with this additional stress at a life-saving
Durbin Urges Congress To Finally Pass A Sanctions Bill Against Russia
remarks, Durbin condemned Russia for interfering into NATO airspace. Last week, Russia entered NATO airspace in Lithuania. Russian
Durbin Meets With New Ukrainian Ambassador, Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Russian Incursions Into NATO Territory And Reaffirming NATO Article 5 On Collective Defense
more deadly attacks on Ukraine, incursions into NATO airspace, and mayhem across Europe,”said Durbin.“We need … meeting is availablehere. Russia recently violated NATO airspace with multiple drone incursions into Poland—marking the first time
Durbin Meets With Lithuanian Ambassador To The U.S.
meeting comes amid increased Russian incursions into NATO airspace and an ongoing campaign of sabotage and arson
Duckworth Condemns Russian Fighter Jets Violating Estonia’s Airspace
following statement after three Russian fighter jetsviolatedthe airspace of Estonia, marking the third time Vladimir Putin has violated … NATO airspace this month: “This is now the third Russian violation of NATO airspace and our allies’ sovereignty
Durbin Delivers Floor Speech On Russia's Continued Incursions Into NATO Airspace, Condemns Trump For Russian Appeasement
Russia for its continued drone incursions into NATO airspace and urging strong support for NATO allies … recent incident, ‘the violation of Romanian airspace by Russian drones is another unacceptable breach of an E.U. member
Durbin Joins Gallego In Urging Trump Administration To Continue Baltic Security Initiative
Russian drone incursions in NATO’s eastern flank airspace. “This decision makes America less safe, hurts American companies