FAA Reauthorization Bill Heads to President's Desk with Critical NH & National Security Priorities Secured by Shaheen

Statement

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after the Senate passed reauthorization legislation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill, which reauthorizes the FAA through September 2023, includes significant priorities for both New Hampshire and U.S. national security interests, championed by Senator Shaheen. The bill also reauthorizes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) through September 2021. The bill previously passed the House of Representatives and will now head to the President's desk to be signed into law.

"I'm very pleased that this bill responds to important issues here at home in New Hampshire, and also makes serious progress on national security priorities," said Shaheen. "In addition to reauthorizing the FAA and providing the certainty our regional airports need, this bill confronts specific transportation workforce challenges brought on by the opioid epidemic. And I'm particularly glad to see the bipartisan, bicameral support for my provision to establish a Syria Study Group that will bring outside experts together to finally develop a U.S. strategy in Syria, and pave a path forward to end the conflict. I urge the President to act expeditiously and quickly sign this bill into law."

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