Washington, D.C. — In the wake of the tragic midair collision near Reagan National Airport, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee Steve Cohen (D-TN), and their fellow T&I Committee members wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging the swift implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.
“The 2024 FAA Reauthorization provides clear direction for expediting improvements to the nation’s aging ATC systems by requiring the FAA to conduct an audit of all legacy systems of the NAS to determine the operational risk, functionality and security of these systems,” the Members wrote.
“We believe intense focus by the DOT and FAA in carrying out these reforms would be among the most effective actions you could currently take to help make our skies safer and protect the flying public. We implore you not to get bogged down by unnecessary and speculative distractions at such a crucial moment,” the Members continued.
To read the full letter, click here.
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