The Senate is racing against a Friday deadline to pass legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration at a moment of intense uncertainty and disruption in the air travel system, but a host of policy disputes and unrelated issues are threatening to prolong the debate.
As one of the few remaining bills considered a must-pass item this year, the F.A.A.
package has become a magnet for dozens of amendments and policy riders that lawmakers are fighting for a vote on, which has slowed its progress in the Senate.
and another $738 million to the National Transportation Safety Board for airport modernization, technology programs and safety.
It also would bolster the hiring and training of air traffic controllers, codify airlines’ refund obligations to passengers and strengthen protections for passengers with disabilities.
Persons:
Chuck Schumer, “
Organizations:
Federal Aviation Administration, Senate, National Transportation Safety Board
Locations:
New York