USCTA Alerts

On February 6, the House Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing titled “The State of American Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration” featuring testimony from FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker.

On January 18, both the United States Senate and House of Representatives approved a continuing resolution (CR) that extends federal funding into March 2024, averting a possible government shutdown.

On December 19, the Senate cleared H.R. 6503, a bill to extend aviation programs and excise taxes through March 8, 2024.

The House on December 11, easily passed H.R. 6503, a bill to extend aviation programs and excise taxes through March 8, 2024.

On November 30, Paul Bradbury, P.E., the Airport Director at the Portland International Jetport, urged lawmakers to complete action on a multi-year FAA reauthorization bill and described how additional delays could disrupt critical safety projects.