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This bill addresses employment regulations for air traffic controllers by removing age-related mandatory separation requirements. Specifically, the bill eliminates language in existing federal law that previously required air traffic controllers to be separated from their jobs when they reach 61 years of age. The bill also requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update its medical clearance procedures for controllers who are 61 and older, mandating that their medical clearances will now expire six months after their medical examination date. These changes are designed to allow experienced air traffic controllers to continue working beyond the previous age limitation, potentially helping to address workforce needs in the air traffic control sector. The amendments will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment, giving the FAA time to implement the necessary regulatory updates and providing a transition period for affected controllers and agencies.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2263/all-info