Asked for support of Port of Entry (POE) designation language to be considered as potential amendment to appropriations bill(s). Amendment not offered. Notified Senator Cruz's office of Airport Board's granting of non-monetary "Wings of Service" award conferred to Senator for support of aviation industry.
Advocated for language to be introduced in House & Senate for the granting of Port of Entry (POE) status by the DHS CBP for Valley International Airport, which would provide same status as most other border airports. Reps. Elise Stefanik (NY) & Vicente Gonzalez (TX) asked to re-introduce such language in new legislation where appropriate. Also informed House & Senate of airport repair funding needed in wake of catastrophic area flooding last year.