Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate Lawmakers Step Up Opposition to ATC Plan
Battle lines continue to be drawn as House prepares to introduce FAA reauthorization proposal shortly.

U.S. Senate Appropriations leaders are stepping up their opposition to a proposal to separate the U.S. air traffic control organization, saying such a plan would curtail congressional oversight and break apart the FAA. Both Republican and Democrat leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee and transportation appropriations subcommittee voiced their opposition as the House is expected to roll out a comprehensive reauthorization proposal—including a measure for an independent ATC—this week.


Loading…