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Congressman Sam Graves has a new responsibility.
Rep. Vern Ehlers (R-Mich.) announced that he would be handing over the reins of the House General Aviation Caucus co-chair to fellow pilot Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) when he retires from Congress at the end of this term, according to a press release.
Graves represents the 6th District, which includes northwest Missouri, including Blue Springs and parts of northeast Jackson County.
“Rep. Sam Graves is a longtime supporter of and vocal advocate for general aviation among his congressional colleagues," Craig Fuller, AOPA president, said in a surprise announcement during the AOPA Aviation Summit on Nov. 12. "We believe he is an excellent choice to succeed Congressman Vern Ehlers as the Republican co-chair of the House General Aviation Caucus."
Fuller also thanked Congressman Ehlers on behalf of AOPA and all of its members. Ehlers "leadership in helping to found the House GA Caucus and his steadfast support of general aviation throughout his time on Capitol Hill have made a real difference in protecting our freedom to fly. Although he is retiring from Congress, I can’t imagine him sitting still for too long."
Ehlers helped form the House GA Caucus in 2009, and since then it has grown to more than 100 members. Members of the caucus educate their colleagues on Capitol Hill about the value of GA and the vital role it plays in our national aviation infrastructure and the economy.
Congressman Sam Graves has a new responsibility.
Rep. Vern Ehlers (R-Mich.) announced that he would be handing over the reins of the House General Aviation Caucus co-chair to fellow pilot Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) when he retires from Congress at the end of this term, according to a press release.
Graves represents the 6th District, which includes northwest Missouri, including Blue Springs and parts of northeast Jackson County.
“Rep. Sam Graves is a longtime supporter of and vocal advocate for general aviation among his congressional colleagues," Craig Fuller, AOPA president, said in a surprise announcement during the AOPA Aviation Summit on Nov. 12. "We believe he is an excellent choice to succeed Congressman Vern Ehlers as the Republican co-chair of the House General Aviation Caucus."
Fuller also thanked Congressman Ehlers on behalf of AOPA and all of its members. Ehlers "leadership in helping to found the House GA Caucus and his steadfast support of general aviation throughout his time on Capitol Hill have made a real difference in protecting our freedom to fly. Although he is retiring from Congress, I can’t imagine him sitting still for too long."
Ehlers helped form the House GA Caucus in 2009, and since then it has grown to more than 100 members. Members of the caucus educate their colleagues on Capitol Hill about the value of GA and the vital role it plays in our national aviation infrastructure and the economy.
