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"We must ensure that the FAA considers all groups of people when testing cabin evacuations, to ensure the safety and consumer experience of the passenger." Read more »

Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires large commercial planes and some private aircraft to have such recorders. Loopholes in regulations allow some helicopters to operate without black boxes. Read more »

Amidst the focus on the Democratic presidential campaign season, Maryland Congressman Anthony Brown recently introduced legislation that is intended to increase funding for infrastructure improvements that he feels are critical to student safety. Read more »

His actions are yet another reckless abuse of power, another broken promise to our troops and their families and another example of this president putting his own political gain ahead of this country’s national security. Read more »

“Critical equipment damages our ability to engage in great power competition,” Brown said. “President Trump has twice taken funding from military construction projects, including the development of a new child care center on Joint Andrews Air Force Base, to pay for a wall he promised voters would be paid for by Mexico. His actions are yet another reckless abuse of power.” Read more »

“We have a budget agreement where we are going to fund the military at near record levels so we can ensure we have a ready force,” House Armed Services Committee Vice Chairman Anthony Brown (D-Md.) told Federal News Network. “That’s what our budget reflects. Our budget doesn’t reflect, nor was it designed, to account for several billion dollars being diverted.” Read more »

This competitive grant program awards nonprofits, state and local governments and their agents for initiatives that provide transitional or permanent housing, rental assistance, or supportive services with the goal of ending homelessness. Read more »

The Safe Routes Partnership is honored to have worked with Rep. Brown and the other cosponsors to craft this legislation. We look forward to working with them to push for the inclusion of this language in the next transportation bill. The Safe Routes to School Expansion Act is a perfect fit with our other key legislative asks: Read more »

“Students, parents and educators deserve infrastructure around our schools that promote safety and accessibility,” said Congressman Anthony Brown. “By prioritizing the safety of our students and teachers going to and from school, we will better facilitate a quality educational environment and put an end to preventable, heartbreaking tragedies. Schools are often the cornerstones of our communities and the improvements we make to school routes will ultimately benefit all pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists alike.” Read more »

“Congressman Brown has consistently advocated for the expansion of new public transit for Maryland as a means of reducing congestion, reducing pollution, improving our local economies and connecting communities,” said Christian Unkenholz, a spokesman for Brown. “Rail, bus rapid transit, transportation demand management and telework are all … important ways to improve mobility. We should be actively pursuing these options as Maryland continues to grow.” Read more »