USCTA Alerts
Lawmakers Question Bedford about ATC Reform and 1,500-Hour Rule
June 11, 2025
Lawmakers questioned Bryan Bedford about air traffic control reform, the 1,500-hour pilot training rule, and small community issues at a Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing.
Senate Commerce Committee Proposes $12.5 Billion for Air Traffic Control Modernization in its Budget Reconciliation Package
June 6, 2025
The Senate Commerce Committee released their proposal for the budget reconciliation bill, which includes $12.5 billion to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system.
FAA Acting Administrator Rocheleau Discusses Administration’s FY26 Budget Request
June 4, 2025
FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau discussed the administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget request and its plans to hire more controllers and upgrade the aging air traffic control system during a hearing today before the House transportation appropriations subcommittee.
Deadline Today: Please Contact Your Lawmakers ASAP!
May 20, 2025
Please contact your lawmakers today and ask them to sign letters requesting full funding for the FAA Contract Tower Program in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Reminder: Please Contact Your Lawmakers ASAP!
May 19, 2025
Please contact your lawmakers today and ask them to sign letters requesting full funding for the FAA Contract Tower Program in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Congressional Committees Hold Hearing on Status of FAA Reauthorization Law on One-Year Anniversary
May 15, 2025
Both the Senate Commerce and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committees held hearings this week to examine the status of the FAA Reauthorization law one year after its passage.
Lawmakers Advocate for Small Community Programs
May 15, 2025
During a hearing before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation today, several lawmakers voiced their support for the Essential Air Service and FAA Contract Tower Programs.
Reminder: Please Contact Your Representative Today!
May 15, 2025
Please contact your Representative ASAP and ask your elected official to sign a letter requesting full funding for the FAA Contract Tower Program in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Lawmakers Question DOT Secretary Duffy About Newark and the Status of Grants
May 14, 2025
Lawmakers questioned DOT Secretary Sean Duffy about recent incidents at Newark and the status of grants during a hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation.
Please Contact Your Representative Today!
May 13, 2025
Please contact your Representative ASAP and ask your elected official to sign a letter requesting full funding for the FAA Contract Tower Program in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
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