Mr. Speaker. very briefly. the purpose of the legislation is to enhance air safety in the United States by authorizing the Federal Communications Commission to issue licenses to noncitizens for the operation of aircraft radio stations in the case of persons holding United States pilot certificates or foreign aircraft pilot certificates which are valid in the United States on the basis of reciprocal agreements entered into with foreign governments. Under present law. the Civil Aeronautics Administration is authorized and does issue pilot certificates to nationals of friendly foreign countries. The Federal Communications Commission is now prohibited from issuing radio operator or radio stations licenses to the same individuals.
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