House Approves FAA Extension Until May

Published on February 29, 2024

The House on Feb. 29 voted 401–19 to confirm a short-term extension of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization. The need for the vote came after a December extension—passed by the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden just before Christmas—was set to expire on March 8. That temporary measure was prompted by a December lapse in the FAA reauthorization. The aviation agency was forced to furlough non-essential employees and was unable to collect taxes such as those tied to international travel and gas. Inspections, authorizations, audits, and other certifications were also put on hold, and there was no approval for waivers for the use of commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAVs)....

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