Airport Alert: 2020 AAAE Federal Affairs Annual Report
January 5, 2021
The AAAE Legislative, Regulatory, and Transportation Security & Facilitation teams are pleased to present you with the 2020 Federal Affairs Annual Report — in a brand new, interactive format.
While we understand that looking back and reflecting on one of the most difficult times on record for our industry, our country, and our world may not be high on your to-do list at the dawn of the new year, we hope you will take a few minutes to peruse the report and take stock of the significant progress we made collectively in 2020 to help airports weather the storm and prepare for the long road to recovery. From the CARES Act through the HEALS and HEROES proposals on to a massive year-end coronavirus relief and budget deal, airport needs were continuously front-and-center in Washington. Together, we gained an unprecedented $12 billion in direct federal support to help meet the unprecedented challenges facing airports and our partners. And, we helped set the stage for a successful recovery.
The report highlights those efforts and offers a roadmap for moving forward as a new President and a new Congress turn the page to what will undoubtedly be another consequential year for airports in Washington.
We offer our sincere thanks to our 2020 Federal Affairs Members and our volunteer leaders who, along with our staff, worked hard throughout the year to advance the airport agenda in the nation's capital. The importance of your active participation on our regular calls, your individual advocacy with your congressional delegations, and your financial support for the AAAE Federal Affairs Membership cannot be overstated.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have already supported or have pledged to support the 2021 AAAE Federal Affairs Membership. AAAE's Federal Affairs efforts are supported entirely by the revenue we receive from these voluntary memberships. Your participation and financial support is what keeps the talented team you see in action every day and hear from directly each week fully engaged on your behalf.
If you are not already participating for 2021, we encourage you to do so as soon as you are able. You can contact me or Janet Bennett if you need additional information or have any questions.
We thank you once again for your support and look forward to continuing our service to you in what promises to be a busy 2021. Thank you, and Happy New Year!
Joel Bacon
Executive Vice President, Government and Public Affairs
AAAE
The AAAE Legislative, Regulatory, and Transportation Security & Facilitation teams are pleased to present you with the 2020 Federal Affairs Annual Report — in a brand new, interactive format.
While we understand that looking back and reflecting on one of the most difficult times on record for our industry, our country, and our world may not be high on your to-do list at the dawn of the new year, we hope you will take a few minutes to peruse the report and take stock of the significant progress we made collectively in 2020 to help airports weather the storm and prepare for the long road to recovery. From the CARES Act through the HEALS and HEROES proposals on to a massive year-end coronavirus relief and budget deal, airport needs were continuously front-and-center in Washington. Together, we gained an unprecedented $12 billion in direct federal support to help meet the unprecedented challenges facing airports and our partners. And, we helped set the stage for a successful recovery.
The report highlights those efforts and offers a roadmap for moving forward as a new President and a new Congress turn the page to what will undoubtedly be another consequential year for airports in Washington.
We offer our sincere thanks to our 2020 Federal Affairs Members and our volunteer leaders who, along with our staff, worked hard throughout the year to advance the airport agenda in the nation's capital. The importance of your active participation on our regular calls, your individual advocacy with your congressional delegations, and your financial support for the AAAE Federal Affairs Membership cannot be overstated.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have already supported or have pledged to support the 2021 AAAE Federal Affairs Membership. AAAE's Federal Affairs efforts are supported entirely by the revenue we receive from these voluntary memberships. Your participation and financial support is what keeps the talented team you see in action every day and hear from directly each week fully engaged on your behalf.
If you are not already participating for 2021, we encourage you to do so as soon as you are able. You can contact me or Janet Bennett if you need additional information or have any questions.
We thank you once again for your support and look forward to continuing our service to you in what promises to be a busy 2021. Thank you, and Happy New Year!
Joel Bacon
Executive Vice President, Government and Public Affairs
AAAE
