Bill > S1939

This bill, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, would: - Authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, FAA operations, and research, engineering, and development. - Establish an Airspace Innovation Office within the FAA to oversee the continuous modernization of the national airspace system. - Require the FAA to take various actions to improve safety, including revising regulations on type certification, maintenance data availability, and fire protection standards. - Establish new programs and requirements related to unmanned aircraft systems, advanced air mobility, and other innovative aviation technologies. - Provide additional funding and requirements to address aviation workforce development needs, including for the FAA Academy, air traffic controllers, and aviation maintenance technicians. - Modernize airport infrastructure and systems, including provisions related to passenger facility charges, renewable energy, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. - Enhance consumer protections and accessibility for air travelers, including regarding refunds, family seating, and accessibility of websites and applications. - Reauthorize and modify the Essential Air Service program and the Small Community Air Service Development Grant program. The bill aims to maintain and enhance the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the national airspace system, while also addressing workforce, consumer, and accessibility needs.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1939/all-info