Congresswoman Tenney Votes for FAA Reauthorization Act, Now Headed to President's Desk

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Today, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY) voted for H.R. 302, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. This bipartisan bill is a five-year reauthorization for the Federal Aviation Administration and includes investments in airport infrastructure, promoting traveler safety, and strengthening customer service. It provides certainty and provisions to expand unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the United States. It also includes the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) to help communities lessen the impacts of future disasters of all types.
In April, the FAA Reauthorization Act passed the House. It was then sent to the Senate where they made changes and sent it back to the House. It is now headed to the President's desk.
"The 22nd District is home to Rome Lab, Griffiss International Airport and the Greater Binghamton Airport, and this legislation will keep us at the forefront of aviation through advancements in aviation technology including measures to develop drone research," said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. "Additionally, our region has experienced unprecedented flooding and the DRRA would significantly aid our preparation and recovery efforts. It will provide greater focus on pre-disaster mitigation in order to lessen the impacts of future disasters."

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018:

* Expedite the development and implementation of an unmanned traffic management (UTM) system

* Give the FAA the flexibility needed to appropriately regulate all UAS, including to impose remote identification and tracking requirements.

* Keeps America the world leader in aviation by putting American jobs, American innovation, and the traveling public first.

* Cuts Washington red tape so that our manufacturers can get products to market on time, stay competitive globally, and continue to employ millions of Americans.
* Encourages American innovation in aviation technologies to promote a stronger American workforce.
* Ensures that our airport infrastructure connects our businesses and the increasing number of air travelers to the world.

The Disaster Recovery Reform Act:
* Focuses on building smarter and building better before disaster strikes.
* Recognizes the benefits of taking action before a catastrophe occurs.
* Clarifies what may be eligible for mitigation funding, making sure investments are cost effective and reduce risk.
* Speeds recovery by creating efficiencies in FEMA's programs such as getting structures inspected faster.

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