Regulations and Government
Congress Puts Brakes on U.S. ATC Privatization Proposal
Short-term extension becomes more likely after ATC proposal generates substantial opposition.

The U.S. Congress appears headed toward a second short-term extension of FAA authorization after the House version of a comprehensive reauthorization bill has apparently stalled over its controversial proposal to create a user-funded, not-for-profit air traffic control organization. Reports surfaced late last week that the House leadership was planning hold up the bill, H.R.4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, in favor of a short-term extension while an agreement on a long-term bill is hashed out.


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