The Latest From Washington
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT Requests Information on New Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials; FAA Provides Update on Ongoing BIL Implementation
DOT publishes a request for information regarding a new Build America, Buy America requirement.
07/28/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Pekoske Nomination for Second TSA Term Advances; House Subcommittee Holds Facial Recognition Hearing
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee favorably advanced David Pekoske’s nomination to serve a second term as the TSA Administrator.
07/27/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Approves FY23 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
The House of Representative approves a appropriations package that includes funding for DOT and FAA in Fiscal Year 2023.
07/20/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Committee Approves National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passes H.R. 884, the National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act.
07/20/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT Releases Proposed Rulemaking to Update DBE and ACDBE Programs
DOT releases a proposed rule that would make a wide range of changes to the regulations governing the DBE and the ACDBE programs.
07/20/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces Over $968 Million in FY22 Airport Terminal Program Grants
FAA announces over $968 million in fiscal year 2022 discretionary grants that will be issued under the newly established Airport Terminal Program.
07/07/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: President Biden to Nominate Denver International CEO Phil Washington to be FAA Administrator
President Biden intends to nominate Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International, to serve as Administrator of the FAA.
07/06/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Clears FY23 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approves a Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill for the Department of Transportation.
06/30/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Final ASP Amendment on Cybersecurity Self-Assessments and Contingency Plans
TSA issues the final Airport Security Program (ASP) national amendment TSA-NA-22-01: Cybersecurity Self Assessments and Incident Response Plans.
06/30/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Committee Releases Report to Accompany Draft FY23 DOT/FAA Spending Bills
In advance of consideration of the FY23 DOT/FAA funding bill, the House Appropriations Committee releases its report accompanying the bill.
06/29/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Proposed Update on Ramp Movement ASP Amendment
TSA issued a proposed change to the Airport Security Program National Amendment TSA-NA-21-02 series regarding ramp movement.
06/28/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Clears FY23 DHS/TSA/CBP Funding Bill
Full House Appropriations Committee approves the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill for DHS and its component agencies, including TSA and CBP.
06/24/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Subcommittee Clears FY23 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee quickly approves a Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill for the Department of Transportation.
06/23/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Unveils FY23 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
House Appropriations Committee leaders release a Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill for the Department of Transportation.
06/22/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House DHS Subcommittee Advances FY23 Spending Bill With Key Airport Funding Priorities Included
The House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approves by voice vote its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security and component agencies, including TSA and CBP.
06/16/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House DHS Subcommittee Unveils FY23 Funding Recommendations. Key Airport Priorities Addressed
House Appropriations Committee unveils its proposed Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security and its component agencies, including the TSA and CBP.
06/15/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Legislation to Ensure Minimum Wage Rates and Benefits for Airport Service Employees to be Introduced
Legislation is introduced that would condition AIP funds, local PFC collections, and airport grants on a requirement that each airport ensure all airport service workers at their facility receive certain wage rates and benefits.
06/15/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Proposes New Certification Requirements to Implement Airplane GHG Emissions Standards
FAA proposed new certification requirements to ensure that manufacturers comply with greenhouse gas emissions standards.
06/15/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Passes AAM Coordination and Leadership Act
The House passes S.516, the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act, which would facilitate collaboration between federal agencies and civil aviation industry leaders to promote AAM technologies.
06/14/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Passes AAIM Act
The House passes H.R.6270, the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act, which would help communities prepare for and develop the necessary infrastructure to facilitate advanced air mobility technologies.
06/13/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Air Travel COVID-19 Testing Requirements to be Lifted Sunday
The requirement for air travelers to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test one day before entering the United States has been lifted.
06/10/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces $518 Million in FY22 AIP Grants
DOT announced the award of $518 million in infrastructure grants as part of the fiscal year 2022 Airport Improvement Program
06/07/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: AAAE/ACI-NA Share Broad FAA Reauthorization Priorities With Senate Committee Leaders
Staff put together an initial, high-level list of airport reauthorization priorities based on a request from the Democrat and Republican staff leads for the Senate Aviation Subcommittee.
06/01/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOD Releases Draft Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam Performance Standards for Industry Comment
DOD and U.S. Navy released draft performance standards for fluorine-free foam (F3) fire-extinguishing agents and requested industry comment.
05/31/2022
Federal Alert
TSA Names New Deputy Assistant Administrator for Policy, Plans and Engagement
Kristen Simonds has been named as TSA's new Deputy Assistant Administrator for Policy, Plans and Engagement in Operations Support.
05/31/2022
