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AUGUST PFLUGER not OB.HACI, TE:LtS CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNTERTERRORISM & INTELLIGENCE SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OF THE REPUBLICAN STUDY COMMITTEE DEPUTY WHIP Congegs of the Eniteb Otatecs ji)oucie of RepreOentatibt5 tla5binaton. ;DC 20515-4311 2202 PAYBURN HOUSE NICE BUP-INNG WASHINGTON. DC 20515 12021225-]605 HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & COMMERCE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY June 5, 2025 The Honorable Sean Duffy Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary Duffy, I invite you to tour the new Air Traffic Control School at Angelo State University (ASU) in my hometown of San Angelo, Texas, at your earliest convenience. Angelo State University officially opens enrollment in the fall for its new Air Traffic Operations degree track in ASU's Bachelor of Commercial Aviation (B.C.A) program, which is part of the FAA's Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Students enrolled in the program have the opportunity to take specialized courses and participate in simulator training tailored to air traffic control operations, laying the groundwork for becoming Certified Professional Controllers. The launch of this program is a testament to ASU's continued commitment to cultivating the next generation of aviation professionals. ASU recognizes the growing workforce needs within the aviation sector and has taken proactive steps to address this challenge by developing initiatives that attract and prepare students for careers in this vital industry. I also invite you to tour the existing control tower at the San Angelo Regional Airport, which needs significant upgrades due to the dated instrumentation, lack of elevator, and HVAC complications. We would appreciate the opportunity to coordinate a visit and are happy to work around your schedule. Please let us know which dates work best for you. I appreciate your consideration of this invitation. Sincerely, August Pfluger Member of Congress OST-2025-1200 Page 01905 Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0027786