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Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues ASP Amendment on Staff Screening for Notice and Comment
TSA has posted for notice and comment on the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) a proposed Airport Security Program (ASP) amendment regarding employee screening and insider threat mitigation.
10/06/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: House Passes Democratic Relief Package But Bipartisan Agreement Remains Elusive
After congressional leaders and White House officials were unable to come together on a bipartisan coronavirus relief package, the House tonight approved on a largely party-line vote a $2.2 trillion Democratic plan (the updated Heroes Act) that inclu
10/01/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders. This alert includes a summary.
10/01/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Keep Pressure on Washington to Address Airports, Aviation Ecosystem in Relief Efforts
Please keep pressure on Washington to address airports and the aviation ecosystem as time runs out for the next phase of coronavirus relief.
09/30/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Democrats Unveil Coronavirus Relief Package With $13.5 Billion for Airports, Concessionaires
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and other Democratic leaders this evening unveiled a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package that includes $13.5 billion for airports and concessionaires.
09/28/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: AAAE Urges House Leaders to Support Airports, Aviation Ecosystem in Coronavirus Relief Package
House Democratic leaders are drafting a $2 trillion-plus coronavirus relief bill that reportedly includes an extension of airline payroll assistance to protect tens of thousands of industry jobs.
09/25/2020
Regulatory Affairs
DOT Announces $335 Million in AIP Grants for Projects at 80 Airports
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the award of $335 million in airport infrastructure grants, including $300 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants and an additional $35 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Secur
09/24/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Makes LAANC Available at 133 Additional ATC Facilities
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it has expanded the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system to include an additional 133 air traffic control (ATC) facilities.
09/24/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: House Leaders Working on Revised Coronavirus Relief Package; Calls to House Offices Needed NOW to Urge Airport Relief
House Democratic leaders are drafting a $2.4 trillion coronavirus relief package that reportedly includes funding for the airlines in an effort to save tens of thousands of jobs.
09/24/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Confirmation Hearing Held for Chad Wolf to Become DHS Secretary
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for Chad Wolf to become the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
09/23/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Passes Stop-Gap Funding Bill
After White House officials and Congressional leaders reached a deal to add funding for agriculture and nutrition assistance, the House passed a continuing resolution to keep the government operating through December 11.
09/23/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Wicker and Collins Introduce Bill to Extend Payroll Support Program
With tens of thousands of airline employees on the verge of losing their jobs next week and with airline CEOs and major airline labor groups aggressively making the rounds in Washington, Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have intr
09/21/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Lawmakers Unveil Stop-Gap Funding Bill; Measure To Keep Government Operating Through Dec. 11
House Democrats unveiled a continuing resolution that would keep the government operating through December 11.
09/21/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senators Introduce Legislation to Conduct Temperature Checks at Airport Security Checkpoints
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation - the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 - that would require TSA to establish a pilot program t
09/18/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Cancels Security Directive 1542-01-10 Series
TSA has notified AAAE that the official cancellation of the Security Directive (SD) 1542-01-10 series has been issued and posted on the Homeland Security Information Network.
09/18/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Administration to Stop Funneling International Arrivals Through 15 U.S. Airports
As of September 14, 2020, travelers arriving in the United States from China, Iran, the European Union (Schengen zone), the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Brazil will no longer have to go through enhanced health screenings and temperatu
09/10/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: DHS Announces That All 50 States Now Compliant with REAL ID Act
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today all 50 states are now in full compliance with the REAL ID Act, which was passed into law in 2005, and are now issuing REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and identification cards.
09/10/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Congress Returns to Washington for Potentially Consequential September Session;Airport Input Needed to Press for Help to Airports and Airport Partners in Next Relief Package
Following a quiet few weeks away from Washington for the traditional August break, the Senate returned to session today, and the House resumes committee action this week.
09/08/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Publishes Solicitation for Airports Interested in Hosting the UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a solicitation for airport operators that are interested in hosting the agency's "Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program."
09/04/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
September 3 2020 TSA held its monthly call for airport stakeholders. This alert contains a summary.
09/03/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Announces Security Operations Leadership Changes
TSA shared with AAAE several leadership selections within Security Operations and Enterprise Support.
09/02/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces Over $1.2 Billion in AIP Grants for Projects at 405 Airports
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the award of over $1.2 billion in airport infra-structure grants, including over $1 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants and an additional $152 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Econ
09/01/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA to Host Airport Listening Session on U.S. Government'sRunway to RecoveryGuidelines
FAA will hold a virtual listening session on 09/01/2020 at 11 am ET for airports to share their feedback on U.S. Government's Runway to Recovery Guidelines
08/26/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Miklos Sworn In as TSA Deputy Administrator
Michael Miklos has been sworn in as a the new Deputy Administrator for the TSA after being recently appointed to the position by the President.
08/25/2020
Airport Affairs
CDC Reverses 14-Day Quarantine Recommendations After Traveling
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reversed its recommendation that travelers returning from a trip outside the United States or from outside of their own state should self-quarantine for 14 days if returning from destinations where
08/24/2020
