FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

On Friday, April 13, 2018 Washington, D.C. - Leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today introduced the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), a five-year bill to reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, provide long-term stability for the Nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American competitiveness and safety in aviation. This bill does not include Republican’s controversial plan to privative our Nation’s air traffic control system.

H.R. 4 was introduced in the House today by the entire bipartisan leadership of the Committee and its six subcommittees, including Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA).

The FAA Reauthorization Act:

• Keeps our Nation in the lead in aviation by putting American jobs, American innovation, and the traveling public first.
• Cuts Washington red tape so that our manufacturers can get products to market on time, stay competitive globally, and continue to employ millions of Americans.
• Encourages American innovation in aviation technologies to promote a stronger American workforce.
• Ensures that our airport infrastructure connects our businesses and increasing number of air travelers to the world.
• Gives the American traveling public a better flight experience.
• Ensures our system remains as safe as possible for the American traveler and addresses factors related to recent incidents.

The bill is awaiting passage by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Press Releases:

Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill Introduced in House (April 13, 2018)

Bipartisan information packet can be found here.

Bill text can be found here.