H.R. 4 – The revised version of H.R. 2997 introduced on April 13, 2018 (the “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018”) without the air traffic control reform title – bill text as introduced, section-by-section summary, “Ramseyer print” of H.R. 4’s amendments to existing law, and promotional materials.
S. 1405 – Senate Chairman Thune’s bill (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017) introduced June 22, 2017 – bill text as introduced, highlights of the bill, and a section-by-section summary provided by the Commerce Committee staff.
H.R. 2997 – House Chairman Shuster’s bill (21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act) introduced on June 22, 2017 – bill text as introduced and promotional materials. Together with a section-by-section summary prepared by Eno Center staff for Eno members and ETW subscribers only.
- Statements in support of H.R. 2997 from Chairman Shuster and other bill sponsors, the controllers union (NATCA), the Global Business Travel Association, Airlines for America, Association of Flight Attendants, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), several pilots unions that are not ALPA, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, Small UAV Coalition, National Taxpayers Union, Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Tax Reform, Heritage Action, Academy of Model Aeronautics, many others listed by Chairman Shuster’s staff. Plus a letter from former Clinton Administration officials in support of the bill.
- Statements in opposition to H.R. 2997 from general aviation groups, the safety specialists union (PASS), business aviation (NBAA), AOPA, Airports Council International – North America,
- Results of the June 27 markup (amendments and their summary and disposition) (for ETW subscribers only.) Text of amendments adopted only (no summaries) provided by the Committee. Video of the markup. Minority views to be included in the committee report.
- Rules Committee Print of H.R. 2997 with the text of the bill as amended by the T&I Committee on June 27 plus these other changes to the bill requested by other House committees. Together with section-by-section summary of the Rules Committee Print. And a July 12 amendment announcement from the Rules Committee and the list of amendments submitted. And the Congressional Budget Office score of H.R. 2997 (does not include the effects of the changes in tax and discretionary spending levels included in the Rules Print).
Letter from all previous heads of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization in favor of corporatizing air traffic control. (June 8, 2017)
House Democratic alternative FAA reform bill (Aviation Funding Stability Act) – bill text (H.R. 2800 as introduced), statement from Reps. DeFazio and Larsen, and two-page fact sheet (June 7, 2017). Plus: reaction to the bill from T&I chairman Shuster.
President Trump’s Principles for Reforming the U.S. Air Traffic Control System together with a letter to Congress transmitting the principles, June 5, 2017.
- Reaction to President Trump’s June 5 announcement from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders Shuster and DeFazio, and Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee leaders Thune and Nelson,
- Reaction to President Trump’s June 5 announcement from stakeholder groups: Airlines for America, AOPA, NBAA, NATCA, PASS.
Letter from Defense Secretary Mattis to Sen. McCain in support of ATC privatization, May 5, 2017.
PFC increase legislation (H.R. 1265) from Reps. DeFazio and Massie, March 1, 2017.
Letter from Senate Appropriations Committee leaders to Senate Commerce Committee leaders opposing the separation of air traffic control from the FAA, February 28, 2017.
President Trump and aviation industry leaders’ remarks on FAA/air traffic control issues, February 9, 2017 (video and transcript)
House aviation hearings:
Senate aviation hearings: