<sod>In the wake of the [[Aliso Canyon gas leak]], which became public in October 2015, Knight introduced legislation intended to increase federal regulation of gas storage facilities.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Healy|first1=Patrick|title=Energy Secretary Calls for 'Fresh Look' at Regulation After Gas Leak|url=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Energy-Secretary-Calls-for-Fresh-Look-at-Regulation-After-Gas-Leak-369068501.html|accessdate=17 February 2016|publisher=NBC|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> In February 2016, Knight introduced a bill that would block mining at [[Soledad Canyon]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Money|first1=Luke|title=Wilk introduces ‘Plan B’ to help block Cemex mine|url=http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/148699/|accessdate=17 February 2016|publisher=Santa Clarita Valley Signal|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> Also in February 2016, Knight introduced legislation that would allow the [[Federal Aviation Administration]] to continue and expand upon its research, engineering and development programs through 2019.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Varela|first1=Rob|title=Knight pushes FAA bill to expand aerospace research|url=http://www.vcstar.com/news/local/simi-valley/knight-pushes-faa-bill-to-expand-aerospace-research--2b4b40f2-ff18-6b5f-e053-0100007f00ba-368099581.html|accessdate=17 February 2016|publisher=Ventura County Star|date=February 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Knight Introduces Aerospace Research Legislation|url=http://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/press-releases/knight-introduces-aerospace-research-legislation-166924|accessdate=17 February 2016|publisher=KHTS|date=February 9, 2016}}</ref><eod>
<sod>In the wake of the [[Aliso Canyon gas leak]], which became public in October 2015, Knight was criticized by some residents in his district for his slow reaction. He did not visit the [[Porter Ranch]] gas leak site until January 8, 2016 and said he did not want to politicize the problem. <ref>"As Porter Ranch Gas Leak Lingers, Candidates Smell a Political Opportunity" Los Angeles Times, January 18, 2016</ref> He later introduced legislation intended to increase federal regulation of gas storage facilities.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Healy|first1=Patrick|title=Energy Secretary Calls for 'Fresh Look' at Regulation After Gas Leak|url=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Energy-Secretary-Calls-for-Fresh-Look-at-Regulation-After-Gas-Leak-369068501.html|accessdate=17 February 2016|publisher=NBC|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> In February 2016, Knight introduced a bill that would block mining at [[Soledad Canyon]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Money|first1=Luke|title=Wilk introduces ‘Plan B’ to help block Cemex mine|url=http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/148699/|accessdate=17 February 2016|publisher=Santa Clarita Valley Signal|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> Also in February 2016, Knight introduced legislation that would allow the [[Federal Aviation Administration]] to continue and expand upon its research, engineering and development programs through 2019.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Varela|first1=Rob|title=Knight pushes FAA bill to expand aerospace research|url=http://www.vcstar.com/news/local/simi-valley/knight-pushes-faa-bill-to-expand-aerospace-research--2b4b40f2-ff18-6b5f-e053-0100007f00ba-368099581.html|accessdate=17 February 2016|publisher=Ventura County Star|date=February 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Knight Introduces Aerospace Research Legislation|url=http://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/press-releases/knight-introduces-aerospace-research-legislation-166924|accessdate=17 February 2016|publisher=KHTS|date=February 9, 2016}}</ref><eod>