Here's some information about the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act:
The bill was introduced in the House on June 9, 2023
The bill reauthorizes the FAA through FY2028
The bill includes activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations.
The bill also reauthorizes the National Transportation Safety Board through FY2028.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the bill by a unanimous 63-0 vote.
The bill provides $162.2 billion for fiscal year 2023, an increase of $17.2 billion above the budget request.
The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-095) is the source of all our problems with airport noise. Congress authorized and green-lighted the rapid deployment of NextGen. At that time, both of our Senators and our member of the House of Representatives voted for this bill and claimed credit for this legislation in their press release.
The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-095) was a law that authorized appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for fiscal years 2011 through 2014. The act sought to improve aviation safety and capacity of the national airspace system, provide a framework for integrating new technology safely into our airspace, provide a stable funding system, and advance the implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).
The act contained several provisions related to implementing NextGen, including:
Section 804, which requires the FAA to develop a plan for realigning and consolidating facilities to support the transition to NextGen and reduce costs
Section 333, which gives the Secretary of Transportation authority to determine if an airworthiness certificate is required for a UAS to operate safely in the national airspace system
A requirement that U.S. and foreign air carriers operating scheduled service using aircraft originally designed to have 30 or more passenger seats post certain contact information on their websites to facilitate a consumer's ability to file a complaint
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302, Pub. L. 115–254 (text) (PDF)) is a United States federal law, enacted during the 115th United States Congress, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other programs till the end of fiscal year 2023.
The FAA Reauthorization Act refers to legislation passed by the United States Congress to reauthorize and fund the operations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is responsible for regulating and overseeing civil aviation within the United States. The FAA Reauthorization Act is typically passed for a specific period, such as five years, and includes various provisions related to aviation safety, infrastructure, and other important aspects of the aviation industry.
The FAA Reauthorization Act covers a wide range of topics and can include provisions related to air traffic control, airport development and improvement, aviation safety regulations, research and development, unmanned aircraft systems (drones), environmental concerns, pilot training and certification, and many other areas relevant to the FAA's responsibilities.
The specific provisions and requirements included in the FAA Reauthorization Act can vary from one reauthorization to another, as they are influenced by the priorities and concerns of lawmakers at the time of its passage. These acts often reflect changes and advancements in technology, evolving safety standards, and emerging issues within the aviation industry. - ChatGPT
