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President Trump to Nominate Bryan Bedford to Serve as FAA Administrator

This evening, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the FAA, according to a post he made to Truth Social.

Senate Passes Bill to Fund Federal Government Through Remainder of Fiscal Year

After two days of heated debate and closed-door discussions, the Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) with a vote of 54-46 to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025, averting a federal government shutdown.

House Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Government Through September 30, 2025

This afternoon, the House of Representatives narrowly passed (217-213) a continuing resolution (CR) to fund all federal agencies, including DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP, through September 30, 2025.

House Republicans Release Proposal to Fund Government Through Fiscal Year; Measure Would Provide Full $4 Billion for AIP

With the March 14 expiration of current federal funding quickly approaching, House Republican leaders this afternoon released the text of a proposed continuing resolution (CR) that would extend funding for all federal agencies, including DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP, through September 30, 2025.

ATC Reform Before the House Aviation Subcommittee

Today, the House Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing on ATC reform.

Registration Now Open for the 2025 USCTA Annual Conference!

In partnership with the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), we’re excited to announce that the USCTA Annual Conference will be held July 17-18 in Washington, DC!

Senate Commerce Committee Members Question Steven Bradbury

The Senate Commerce Committee today held a nomination hearing for Steven Bradbury – the President’s pick to serve as Deputy Secretary of Transportation.

White House Rescinds Order Temporarily Pausing Federal Financial Assistance

This afternoon, the White House’s OMB rescinded a controversial memorandum that directed each federal agency, including the FAA, to “temporarily pause” all activities related to the “obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance” that may be implicated by any of the executive orders signed by President Trump since he took office last week.

Senate Confirms Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

The Senate today confirmed Sean Duffy to be the next Secretary of the DOT.

AAAE Urges Congress to Fund Key Airport Priorities as Work Begins to Finalize FY25 Spending; Please Amplify Our Message

Yesterday, leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees met to begin the process of finalizing fiscal year 2025 (FY25) spending bills for the federal government.
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