NBAA’s president and CEO Ed Bolen took the opportunity to encourage attendees at the NBAA Regional Forum in Van Nuys, California, last week to contact their representatives in hopes of moving the FAA reauthorization bill along while opposing the ATC privatization provision that is stalling its progress. NBAA recently implemented a system that makes it easier for business aviation supporters to get their voices heard either via email or Twitter.
NBAA Streamlines Process of Contacting Congress
Key Takeaways:
- NBAA is urging business aviation supporters to contact their representatives to advance the FAA reauthorization bill and oppose the stalled ATC privatization provision.
- NBAA implemented a new, easy-to-use system to help supporters email or tweet their representatives, which has increased advocacy engagement.
- The FAA reauthorization bill is stalled in the House due to Chairman Bill Shuster's insistence on including ATC privatization, despite the Senate passing a bill without it and a majority opposing the provision.
- The current FAA reauthorization extension is set to expire on July 15, adding urgency to the legislative process.
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