Regulations and Government
Passage of FAA Funding Bill Draws Industry Praise
Lawmakers roll over language that expresses opposition to independent ATC

The U.S. Congress finished work on its FY2017 funding package last week, providing $16.4 billion for the FAA and rolling over language reiterating opposition to proposals to carve the air traffic organization out of the agency. The $1.1 trillion government-wide spending package was signed into law on May 5, following House passage on May 3 and Senate approval May 4.

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