The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on March 2 titled, “COVID-19’s Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight Path to Recovery.” Government Affairs attended this hearing virtually. The hearing explored how COVID-19 has […]
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Pete Buttigieg Confirmed as Secretary of Transportation
The Senate has the power to review and approve (or reject) presidential appointees to executive and judicial branch posts. As such, the Senate has been acting on President Biden’s nominees for key positions in the government, […]
COVID Relief Package Starts with “Vote-a-Rama”
Congress is working to advance President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief proposal, which Democrats want to move quickly, so that the legislation is enacted before unemployment benefits expire on Mar. 14. To fast-track the legislation, congressional […]
NATCA Strongly Supports the CONTRACT Act
The Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers (CONTRACT) Act of 2021 would provide an incentive for retired federal controllers to continue working as controllers at the 256 airports that participate in […]
117th Congressional Committee Rosters
The 117th Congress convened on Jan. 3 and the Biden administration took office on Jan. 20. Democrats now control the House, Senate, and White House. The balance of power in the Senate is 50-50, with Vice […]
Aircraft Certification Legislation Advances in Congress
NATCA represents FAA employees who are involved in the certification of aircraft. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are seeking changes to the safety culture at the FAA and the process that certifies aircraft following the Boeing 737 […]
