Eight leading California aviation groups this week joined with others across the U.S. to oppose Rep. Bill Shuster’s controversial H.R. 2997, legislation many believe will hand control of the nation’s ATC system to a board of directors essentially controlled by the major U.S. airlines.
More Resistance to Shuster Bill Announced
Key Takeaways:
- Eight leading California aviation groups, alongside national figures like Jim Lovell and Sully Sullenberger, strongly oppose Rep. Bill Shuster’s H.R. 2997, which seeks to privatize the U.S. air traffic control (ATC) system.
- Opponents contend that H.R. 2997 would grant major airlines control over ATC and cite governmental bodies (CRS, CBO, GAO) indicating it is potentially unconstitutional, would increase the deficit by $100 billion, and disrupt effective programs.
- Rep. Shuster defends the bill, stating it includes congressional and FAA oversight, dismisses critics as "special interests," and plans to adjust the bill's language for clarity.
- The bill faces broader opposition from groups like the American Conservative Union Foundation, which argues it does not meet conservative principles and raises concerns about accountability.
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