On Friday, September 29, the president signed a six-month extension of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s authorization, allowing the agency to continue to fully operate. For now, air traffic control operations remain within the federal government.

However, the fight over privatization is not over. The White House is asking the House to vote on FAA reauthorization legislation, H.R.2997, early this month. There is still time to contact your lawmakers and tell them you are opposed to any attempt to privatize the air traffic control system. Find your members district offices and contact info here.

You can contact your member of Congress using this call script and fact sheet.

The U.S. has the safest, largest and most complex aviation system in the world. It belongs to the American public and should continue to be operated for their benefit and safety. Any attempt to privatize the ATC, and the coinciding impact on airports, jobs, and economic activity, has consequences that will resonate throughout our country.  The Senate version of the legislation does not call for this misguided approach to air traffic control and the Senate Appropriations Committee soundly rejected the proposal. PASS will continue to fight the House legislation every step of the way.

Here is the full text of the House bill H.R. 2997 and a section-by-section summary. The corresponding Senate versions are here: S. 1405 full bill and the section-by-section summary. 

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