FAA Reauthorization One Year Later: Aviation Safety, Air Traffic, and Next Generation Technology
10:00 AM
Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on May 14th
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “FAA Reauthorization One Year Later: Aviation Safety, Air Traffic, and Next Generation Technology” on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. This hearing will examine both the progress achieved and any delays encountered in implementing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.
May 16, 2025, marks the first anniversary of this significant bipartisan legislation and the deadline for executing many of its key provisions. The FAA has successfully fulfilled the requirements of over 70 sections of the law and continues working to implement the remaining provisions. During the hearing, FAA representatives will report on the current status of implementation and offer insights into necessary next steps to ensure the law is fully carried out.
Upon announcing the hearing, Sen. Cruz said:
“Last year, Congress came together with overwhelming bipartisan support to pass an FAA reauthorization aimed at modernizing and transforming our country’s aviation system. This legislation was designed to ensure safety is prioritized at the FAA, address air traffic controller shortages, encourage innovative aviation technologies, and protect consumers. At a time when our aviation system faces significant challenges, I look forward to this hearing helping us evaluate the implementation of the FAA reauthorization and assess what additional efforts may be required to ensure the safety and efficiency of the nation’s airspace.”
Witnesses:
- Mr. Franklin McIntosh, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Air Traffic Organization, FAA
- Ms. Jodi Baker, Deputy Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, FAA
- Mr. Wayne Heibeck, Deputy Associate Administrator for Airports, FAA
Hearing Details:
WHAT: Full Committee Hearing
DATE: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM EST
LOCATION: Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253
LIVESTREAM: The hearing will stream live on the Committee web site.
MEDIA INFO: Reporters wanting to attend the committee should contact their respective media gallery to RSVP.
- Senate Daily Press: 202-224-0241 or senate_press_gallery@saa.senate.gov
- Senate Periodical Press: 202-224-0265 or periodicals@saa.senate.gov
- Senate Photographers: 202-224-6548 or press_photo@saa.senate.gov
- Senate Radio/TV: 202-224-6421
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