Senate Introduces $107 Billion FAA Reauthorization Bill

Key components of the legislation include workforce development, airport infrastructure upgrades, technology modernization, and aviation safety.

Amelia Walsh

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 01:35 PM ET

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Similar to the House legislation, key components of the Senate's FAA reauthorization bill include workforce development, airport infrastructure upgrades, technology modernization, and aviation safety. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

The Senate Commerce Committee introduced its bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, allocating over $107 billion through 2028 to modernize the U.S. air travel system.
The bill prioritizes aviation safety by funding new runway technologies, increasing air traffic controller, pilot, and mechanic staffing, and completing the NextGen program.
It aims to improve passenger experience by establishing clear ticket refund standards for delayed flights and penalizing airlines for overselling.
The legislation also supports innovation by funding new aviation technologies, establishing an airspace innovation office, and creating pathways for advanced air mobility and drone operations.

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Days after the House introduced a sweeping bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill, the Senate Commerce Committee released its own version of the legislation on Monday.

Known as the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, the bill would authorize more than $107 billion in appropriations for the FAA until 2028. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), aviation subcommittee leaders Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced the legislation.