Rep. Sharice Davids Announces Rep. Buddy Carter as New Co-Chair of Bipartisan Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus

Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) announced that Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA-01) will be joining her as co-chair of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus (CSAC). The caucus works to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact and maximize its financial sustainability. By accessing federal policy, holding forums, and bringing together public and private partners, the caucus plays a key role in the integration of new technologies into the nation’s aviation network. 

"I'm excited to welcome Representative Carter as the new co-chair of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus,” said Davids. “Together, we'll continue building momentum to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact while strengthening its long-term economic and national security resilience. This bipartisan effort is about ensuring American aviation remains innovative, sustainable, and competitive for generations to come."

“When it comes to aviation, innovation and sustainability should go hand in hand,” said Representative Buddy Carter. “I am excited to co-lead the bipartisan Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus with Rep. Davids, which will ensure that we maintain air dominance, strengthen our economy, and preserve the natural beauty and health of our environment for generations to come.”

Numerous initiatives are underway to advance sustainability goals through the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the integration of technologies that improve aircraft fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and save money in the long run. The Caucus has also highlighted the potential of the burgeoning Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector in applications from passenger transport to air cargo. The CSAC provides a forum to stay informed about these initiatives and to assess the policies, processes, and resources needed to further environmental gains, enhance fuel supply resiliency, and strengthen national security.

In addition to sending periodic informational updates, the CSAC holds frequent briefings for Member offices that will cover:

• Insights from local, state, and federal government stakeholders, as well as industry and nonprofit stakeholders, about current efforts to form an environmentally and economically sustainable aviation future;
• New developments in the sustainable aviation space, such as advancements in energy, aerospace, technology, and modal shifts;
• Implementation of existing technologies into domestic and international aviation;
• Future challenges and opportunities that await sustainable aviation, such as fuel production, workforce, and regulatory structures.

“The General Aviation Manufacturers Association applauds Representatives Sharice Davids and Buddy Carter for co-chairing the bipartisan Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus,” said Paul Feldman, Vice President of Government Affairs, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). “The general and business aviation industry has always been an innovation incubator and leader, whether through implementing safety or technology improvements or being first adopters in the use of sustainable aviation fuel. We welcome the important work of the Caucus in highlighting policies, initiatives, and industry developments that will advance a more sustainable, secure, and resilient future for the entire aviation industry.”

“Delta Air Lines is grateful for Rep. Buddy Carter’s leadership role in the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus, alongside Co-Chair Rep. Sharice Davids and we look forward to working alongside both to scale the market for clean aviation fuel and other technological innovations,” said Cherie Wilson, VP, Government Affairs – Sustainability, Delta Air Lines. “As a representative of Georgia, the Congressman’s familiarity with the complexities of the aerospace industry, including the value a fully realized SAF market would bring to it are invaluable.”

“Congressman Carter knows that growing domestic SAF production will boost Georgia’s aerospace and agriculture industries, driving job creation and supporting American energy dominance,” said Nick Boeyink, States Director, Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels. “We look forward to his leadership, alongside Co-Chair Congresswoman Sharice Davids, in boosting America’s SAF value chain and championing pro-growth policies that promote clean aviation fuels.”

Members of Congress interested in joining the CSAC, as well as industry leaders hoping to interact with the caucus, can contact Davids’ office at brandon.naylor@mail.house.gov or Carter’s office at michael.shinholster@mail.house.gov.