Sen. Cruz Celebrates Presidential Signing of Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
With overwhelming bipartisan support in both chambers, historic investment in America’s aviation system is now law WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after President Biden signed the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, legislation Sen. Cruz authored along with Commerce Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) […]
President Biden Signs Cantwell’s Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act Into Law
Tonight, President Biden signed the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 into law. The legislation prioritizes investments that will strengthen aviation safety, boost consumer protections, grow the aviation safety workforce, advance technology and innovation, and modernize our national airspace system into the future. As chief architect and lead negotiator of the landmark legislation, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement:
Cantwell-led Landmark Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act Heads to President’s Desk
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 by a vote of 387-26. As chief architect and lead negotiator of the landmark legislation, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, applauded today’s final passage after championing the bill through the Senate last week. The bill now goes to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
Sen. Cruz Applauds House Passage of the Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Bill to modernize and transform aviation system heads to president’s desk with overwhelming bipartisan support WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, comprehensive legislation that delivers a safer and more convenient travel experience […]
Senate Confirms Jennifer Homendy for Another Term as NTSB Chair
Tonight, the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to confirm Jennifer Homendy to serve another five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and for another three-year term as Chair of the Board. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, applauded the Senate’s unanimous vote:
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves FAA Reauthorization Act
Today, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act to reauthorize the FAA and the NTSB for five years. Sponsored by Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Aviation Subcommittee Chair Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), the legislation prioritizes investments that will strengthen aviation safety, boost consumer protections, grow the aviation safety workforce, advance technology and innovation, and modernize our national airspace system into the future. The legislation is expected to pass the U.S. House of Representatives next week before moving to the President’s desk.
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of the Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Bill to Modernize and Transform Aviation System Receives Overwhelming Bipartisan Support WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement following the Senate passage of the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, comprehensive legislation that delivers a safer and more convenient travel experience for Texans and consumers across […]
Labor-Backed FAA Bill is Victory for Workers Across Aviation Industry
America’s aviation workers have overwhelmingly voiced their support for legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which includes huge labor and workforce priorities led by Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash).
Democrats and Republicans Agree: The ACP is in Need of Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, last week’s U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband hearing on broadband affordability highlighted the need for Congress to reform the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) before spending billions of additional taxpayer dollars to subsidize the internet bills of many households who previously had access to […]
ICYMI: Natl Air Traffic Controllers Strongly Supports FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) announced today its strong support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.