FAA reauthorization legislation that would fund programs through 2023 heads to the U.S. Senate after passage of the House bill, HR 4, late last month. Lawmakers say they hope they can begin debating the legislation in the Senate in the coming weeks and get a final bill to President Donald Trump’s desk before the August recess.
FAA Reauthorization Legislation Heads to the Senate
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA reauthorization bill has passed the House and is now moving to the Senate, with lawmakers aiming for a final agreement before the current authorization expires in September.
- Notably, both the House and anticipated Senate versions of the legislation omit provisions for privatized Air Traffic Control (ATC), a previous point of contention.
- Key differences between the bills include the House addressing NextGen ATC progress, extending aircraft registration, and flight security, while the Senate is expected to debate amending the 1,500-hour pilot rule due to industry pilot shortages.
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