Regulations and Government
FAA Extension Gets Bogged Down over Ukraine, Border
Sen. Bennet placed a hold on the extension
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Fotolia/trekandshoot)
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While the House passed a short-term extension for FAA reauthorization earlier this week, the Senate has delayed action at least into next week as it haggles over Ukrainian aid and the U.S. border.

The House passed H.R.6503, the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023, on Monday to provide lawmakers until March 8 to pass a comprehensive FAA reauthorization package. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday attempted to bring up the extension for consideration on the floor, but Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) placed a temporary hold, saying, “I will object to this request, because I think it is critically important for us to use this moment to fulfill our obligations in the world, to the United States national security and our commitment to democracy, both here and throughout the western world.”

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