To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers. The main policy domain is Transportation, Government Operations, Technology.
Who Benefits and How
transportation operators and travelers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, transportation operators and travelers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section S1: 1. Short title; table of contents This Act may be cited as the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023. The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
- Section id11051308296642f8835a3166a4566d6a: 2. Definitions In this Act: Unless otherwise specified, the term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. The term...
- Section H25D0DE3497454D83B73EE14C9766482C: 101. Airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning and programs Section 48103(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking...
- Section H698F93782400477ABF046E9810025149: 102. Facilities and equipment Section 48101(a) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (1) through (6) and inserting the following:...
- Section HF38C702DA7C945239647127F6C43930B: 103. FAA operations Section 106(k)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraphs (A) through (F) and inserting the following:...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Government Operations, Technology
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- transportation operators and travelers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- federal implementing agencies
- transportation operators and travelers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Cruz, Ms. Duckworth, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Advanced air mobility operators, Agricultural aviation operators, Aircraft dispatchers
Airlines, Flight crews, Part 135 air carriers face effects in multiple directions
Positive-direction: Advanced air mobility operators, Agricultural aviation operators, Aircraft operators, Airline employees, Airlines operating international routes, Airlines with NextGen-equipped aircraft, Alaska aviation operators, Aspiring pilots and mechanics, BEYOND program participants, Business aviation operators, Commercial drone operators, Commercial supersonic operators, Drone operators, Drone operators with existing exemptions, General aviation pilots, General public seeking registration numbers, Helicopter operators, Lactating crewmembers, Low-cost carriers, Maritime drone operators, Part 135 operators, Pilots and operators, Pilots seeking medical certification, Powered-lift pilots, Regional air carriers, Small air carriers, Wildfire aviation operators, Women in aviation
Negative-direction: Aircraft dispatchers, Commercial air tour operators, Commercial aviation at Boise Airport, EAS air carriers, Foreign air carriers, Individual pilots and operators, Part 121 air carriers, Small aviation businesses, Sport parachuting operators
Airlines and airports, Airport operators, Airport sponsors
Positive-direction: Airlines and airports, Airport sponsors, Airports, Airports developing vertiports, Airports without ILS, Airports without automated weather, Alaska airports, Alaska and Hawaii airports, Basic nonprimary airports, Coastal airports, Commercial service airports, Contract tower airports, General aviation airports, Ground service personnel, Non-large hub airports in public lands states, Nonprimary airports near primary status, Privately owned reliever airports, Small airports without towers, Small community airports
Negative-direction: Airport operators, Multi-airport FBOs
Aircraft certification applicants, Aircraft manufacturers, Autonomous taxiing technology developers
Aircraft manufacturers faces effects in multiple directions
Positive-direction: Aircraft certification applicants, Autonomous taxiing technology developers, Aviation industry, Aviation manufacturing companies, Aviation technology providers, Avionics manufacturers, Drone and advanced air mobility companies, Drone manufacturers, Electric aircraft manufacturers, Flight recorder manufacturers, Hydrogen propulsion developers, Hypersonic aircraft developers, Powered-lift aircraft manufacturers, Private sector aviation professionals, Small aviation technology businesses, Supersonic aircraft developers, US aviation manufacturers, US powered-lift manufacturers, eVTOL manufacturers
Negative-direction: Foreign aircraft manufacturers, High altitude balloon operators, Military aviation
Aviation safety inspectors, Aviation safety professionals, Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration faces effects in multiple directions
Positive-direction: Aviation safety inspectors, Aviation safety professionals, NASA personnel
Negative-direction: Department of Transportation, FAA employees
Airport-adjacent communities, Boise area residents, Families traveling with children
ADS-B equipment manufacturers, ADS-B equipment providers, Aircraft tracking technology providers
Alternative fuel research institutions, Aviation materials research institutions, Federally funded research centers
Air traffic controller applicants, Air traffic controller candidates, Air traffic controller trainees
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → The Administrator identified in the operative section
- "secretary_of_transportation"
- → Secretary of Transportation
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
a facility that— is located outside the United States
a facility that— is located outside the United States
technical assistance and training that— relies upon or incorporates Federal Aviation Administration-specific program, system, policy, or procedural matters
an aircraft manufactured on or after January 1, 2027, that is— operated under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
a place in the United States that— is at least 75 miles from the nearest medium or large hub airport, if within the 48 contiguous states, which shall not be waived
an aircraft that is— operated under part 121 or 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
a single contract for the delivery of a whole project that— includes, at a minimum, the owner, builder, and architect-engineer as parties that are subject to the terms of the contract
an aircraft that is— operated under part 121 or 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
prioritizing aircraft equipped with certain NextGen avionics by providing them more efficient service, shorter queuing, or priority clearances to the maximum extent possible without reducing overall capacity or safety of the national airspace system
an aircraft manufactured on or after January 1, 2027, that is— operated under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
a facility that—(A)is located outside the United States
an aircraft that is— operated under part 121 or 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
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