Flight crews have been reporting injuries from these incidents for years, the letter explains, but the congressional representatives argued that more information is needed on the recent increase. “Recent reporting has indicated an uptick in fume events reported by flight crew members in the last year, though this issue has existed for decades…” the letter reads. '”Garamendi also demanded Monday that the Department of Transportation restore terminated workers and reinstate several federal transportation advisory committees that have been eliminated. “Despite the immense importance of these committees, the Trump Administration suspended them, putting the safety of workers and the general public at risk.” Garamendi said. “For all the talk Trump has made about supporting workers, this action — among countless others — proves that he’s willing to play political games with the well-being of working people.”