Collins Urges Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill

July 18, 2023

Washington, D.C.—This week, Representative Mike Collins (R-Ga.), a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, urged his colleagues to support H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation (SGRLAA) Act in a speech from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Key Excerpt

"This bill [H.R. 3935] invests in critical airport infrastructure—It encourages innovation, and it improves efficiency through restructuring the FAA."

Background

The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation (SGRLAA) Act, also referred to as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, will ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in aviation by:

Providing long-term stability across the aviation system
Improving efficiency and operations at the FAA
Bolstering the General Aviation (GA) sector
Encouraging growth in the aviation workforce with an emphasis on pilots and mechanics
Investing in critical airport infrastructure across America
Maintaining U.S. leadership in safety
Improving the travel experience for passengers

H.R. 3935 reauthorizes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs for the next five years.

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