FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

Summary

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028, including activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations. The bill also addresses a wide range of issues, including by expanding air traffic controller training capacity and requiring the FAA to update the training process for air traffic controllers and the FAA Contract Tower Program; prohibiting aircraft dispatchers from working remotely, with limited exceptions for emergencies; requiring the FAA to operationalize key programs under the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) by December 31, 2025; requiring air carriers to provide a full refund, upon request, to passengers who hold a nonrefundable ticket for a cancelled or significantly delayed flight; requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a policy directing certain air carriers to seat a young child next to an accompanying adult if adjacent seats are available without charging an additional fee; requiring DOT to issue rules on minimum training standards for airline personnel who assist wheelchair users; requiring air carriers to publish information related to the stowage of powered wheelchairs, including cargo hold dimensions; establishing a new DOT grant program for airports to dispose of products that contain per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), such as certain firefighting equipment, and purchase fluorine-free firefighting alternatives; requiring the FAA to update safety standards for commercial air tour operators (i.e., sightseeing airplane and helicopter flights); and requiring the FAA to establish a regulatory pathway for the certification or approval of commercial unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones) to operate beyond the visual line of sight.

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Timeline

1. 13 June 2023

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 June 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 February 2024

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 29 February 2024

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.

   Source: Calendars

5. 29 February 2024

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 29 February 2024

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023
• related to → To amend title 49, United States Code, to include a public airport in use by an air reserve station as a primary airport.
• related to → Air Tour and Sport Parachuting Safety Improvement Act of 2023
• related to → MOBILE Act
• related to → To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities.
• related to → Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023
• related to → Airline Operational Resiliency Act of 2023
• related to → SOAR Act
• related to ← Fly Together Act
• related to ← Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023
• related to ← Save Our Airports Reporting Act
• related to ← PFAS Act

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