USCTA Alerts
White House Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request
March 11, 2024
On March 11, the White House unveiled a fiscal year 2025 budget request that proposes $3.35 billion for AIP and $8 billion over the next five years to upgrade FAA facilities and radars.
Senate Clears Final FY24 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
March 9, 2024
On March 8, the Senate approved a six-bill appropriations package that includes funding for the DOT and FAA for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.
Agreement Reached on Final FY24 DOT/FAA Spending Bill; Funding Details Emerge
March 4, 2024
Congressional leaders on March 3, released the details of a six-bill consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year 2024 that includes final funding amounts for the DOT and FAA for the current fiscal year that runs through September.
Save the Date for USCTA Annual Conference!
March 1, 2024
The U.S. Contract Tower Association will be holding its Annual Conference in Washington, DC on June 27 and 28. So, please save those dates!
Congressional Leaders Agree to Avoid Shutdown and Temporarily Extend Federal Funding
February 28, 2024
With a March 1 deadline for funding the DOT, FAA and several other federal departments and agencies quickly approaching, congressional leaders this afternoon announced a pathway for avoiding an imminent partial government shutdown.
Senate Committee Approves FAA Bill
February 8, 2024
After months of delay, the Senate Commerce Committee approved by voice vote a bipartisan five-year FAA reauthorization bill that proposes to increase AIP funding to $4 billion annually and authorizes $350 million for PFAS transition efforts at airports.
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker Appears at House Aviation Subcommittee Hearing
February 6, 2024
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.
Congress Approves Third CR, Extending Federal Funding into Early March
January 18, 2024
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.
Senate Clears Extension of FAA Programs and Excise Taxes Through March 8, 2024
December 20, 2023
On December 19, the Senate cleared H.R. 6503, a bill to extend aviation programs and excise taxes through March 8, 2024.
House Clears Extension of FAA Programs and Excise Taxes Through March 8, 2024
December 12, 2023
The House on December 11, easily passed H.R. 6503, a bill to extend aviation programs and excise taxes through March 8, 2024.
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