Commerce Committee to Hold Hearing on Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The hearing will examine public policy issues related to the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system. It will explore practical applications for this emerging technology, as well as developing economic, privacy, and safety implications.
Aviation Subcommittee to Hold Its First Hearing of 115th Congress
The subcommittee will hold its first hearing of the 115th Congress to explore stakeholder perspectives on how the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may better serve the traveling public. The hearing will also examine the TSA’s implementation of recently-passed laws including aviation security provisions in the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016.
Senate Commerce Presses FAA for Answers on Air Traffic Control Modernization
Third party audits, including a recent Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General report requested by Chairman Thune, have continued to indicate that the FAA is not implementing NextGen in a sufficiently timely and effective manner.
Congress Sends Pro-Security Aviation Bill to the President’s Desk
The bill will provide important safety, security, and time-sensitive improvements for the U.S. aviation system and awaits the president’s signature before the Federal Aviation Administration’s reauthorization deadline on Friday.
Thune: Congress Sending Pro-Security Aviation Bill to President by July 15
Now is the time to advance the bicameral, pro-security aviation bill to keep Americans safe.
House and Senate Leaders’ Joint Statement on FAA Extension Agreement
House and Senate leaders announce a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a Federal Aviation Administration extension that will provide important safety, security, and time-sensitive improvements for the U.S. aviation system.
Thune: New GAO Aviation Security Report Underscores Need for House Action on Senate’s Security Focused Aviation Bill
“Critical safety reforms, in a bill that passed the Senate 95-3, shouldn’t face substantial delays over provisions that do not have enough support to become law this year.”
Commerce Leaders Praise Passage of Security-Focused, Passenger-Friendly FAA Bill
A 95-3 vote sends the bill to the House of Representatives.
Senate Adds Bipartisan Airport Security Enhancements to FAA Legislation
The Senate voted 85-10 to bolster airport security for passengers by adding an amendment to pending Senate legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration through the end of fiscal year 2017.
Commerce Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill
“Passage of this bipartisan legislation is a win for airline passenger rights, advancing responsible drone usage, boosting the competitiveness of the aerospace industry, and making our skies safer,” said Chairman John Thune.