ATC
FAA Bill Still Up in Air in House
Democrats want six-month extension, but House Republicans may push for shorter time frame.

U.S. House and Senate lawmakers are discussing the length of a short-term extension of FAA authorization as prospects continue to dim for the possible completion of a more comprehensive reauthorization bill before the September 30 deadline. The FAA’s current authorization is set to expire on September 30, but neither the full House nor the Senate have taken action on a long-term reauthorization bill. House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee leaders had hoped to bring up their version of the bill, which contains the controversial measure to create the independent air traffic control (ATC) organization, on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. However, the bill was left off the House agenda for this week, and a committee spokesman noted that Hurricane Irma has thrown a wrench into this week's plans.


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