US Lawmakers Urgently Add Amendments As Critical FAA Bill Deadline Approaches

In Washington, DC, senators are racing to ensure that the latest 1,089-page reauthorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remains on track amid dozens of new amendments that could derail the bipartisan legislation. The extensive bill is set to address the nation’s massive shortage of air traffic controllers and implement new safety technology that could assist in reducing runway collisions, among other provisions.