Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt today warned that new construction projects will not begin and many will be delayed if Congress is unable to work out its differences and pass a clean extension of
the FAA Reauthorization bill.
U.S. Rep. John Katko, right, looks on as House Speaker Paul Ryan signs
the FAA reauthorization bill in July that included three measures sponsored by Katko.
The New York Democrat says he plans to unveil an amendment this week to
the FAA reauthorization bill.
He also said the legislation, which is currently in the House's
FAA reauthorization bill but not the Senate version, would help all New York airports.
President Obama's recent signing of
the FAA Reauthorization Bill — over the protests of at least 19 major trade unions including the UAW, Steelworkers, Transportation Communications Union (IAM) and Teamsters — shows once again the current administration's true nature, say supporters of Jill Stein's Green Party presidential campaign.
With a new
FAA reauthorization bill on the way this week, the safety improvements they've fought for are once again in jeopardy.
Nicholas Calio, Airlines for America president and CEO, talks about
the FAA Reauthorization Bill that will increase taxes to modernizing airways and improving consumer experience.
This proposal will almost certainly make its way into
the FAA reauthorization bills being acted upon this week in Congress.
Not exact matches
FAA Short Term
Reauthorization, Flood Insurance and Hurricane Tax Adjustments — Vote Passed (264 - 155, 14 Not Voting) The House passed the
bill that would extend through March 31, 2018, various expiring authorities, programs and activities for the Federal Aviation Administration.