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Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Democrats Pass 'Inflation Reduction Act' In Senate
Senate Democrats pass a budget reconciliation package, now known as the Inflation Reduction Act.
08/07/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Passes Resolution to Nullify Biden's NEPA Rule
Senate passes a joint resolution of disapproval that would block the Biden Administration from implementing new regulations regarding the National Environmental Policy Act.
08/04/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Solicits Feedback on New Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials
AAAE is distributing a survey to members to solicit and collect feedback on the new Build America, Buy America requirement.
08/04/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Airport Energy Resiliency and Renewable Energy Act Introduced in the Senate
Legislation is introduced in the Senate that would help airports leverage renewable energy systems to capture and store renewable energy.
08/03/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: DOT Announces Small Community Air Service Grants
DOT announces that 25 communities in 20 states will receive grants under the Small Community Air Service Development Program.
08/03/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Committee Approves C-UAS Bill
Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee passes Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2022.
08/02/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Schumer and Manchin Reach Agreement on Reconciliation; SAF Tax Credit Included
The Inflation Reduction Act provides tax credits for five years to increase the production of sustainable aviation fuels.
07/28/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Releases FY23 Spending Bills: Good News on Airport Priorities
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy releases what is referred to as “the Chairman’s mark” of the 12 annual FY23 funding bills for federal departments and agencies, including DOT and DHS.
07/28/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Requests Information on New Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials; FAA Provides Update on Ongoing BIL Implementation
DOT publishes a request for information regarding a new Build America, Buy America requirement.
07/28/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Pekoske Nomination for Second TSA Term Advances; House Subcommittee Holds Facial Recognition Hearing
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee favorably advanced David Pekoske’s nomination to serve a second term as the TSA Administrator.
07/27/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Approves FY23 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
The House of Representative approves a appropriations package that includes funding for DOT and FAA in Fiscal Year 2023.
07/20/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Committee Approves National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passes H.R. 884, the National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act.
07/20/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Releases Proposed Rulemaking to Update DBE and ACDBE Programs
DOT releases a proposed rule that would make a wide range of changes to the regulations governing the DBE and the ACDBE programs.
07/20/2022
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces Over $968 Million in FY22 Airport Terminal Program Grants
FAA announces over $968 million in fiscal year 2022 discretionary grants that will be issued under the newly established Airport Terminal Program.
07/07/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: President Biden to Nominate Denver International CEO Phil Washington to be FAA Administrator
President Biden intends to nominate Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International, to serve as Administrator of the FAA.
07/06/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Clears FY23 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approves a Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill for the Department of Transportation.
06/30/2022
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Final ASP Amendment on Cybersecurity Self-Assessments and Contingency Plans
TSA issues the final Airport Security Program (ASP) national amendment TSA-NA-22-01: Cybersecurity Self Assessments and Incident Response Plans.
06/30/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Committee Releases Report to Accompany Draft FY23 DOT/FAA Spending Bills
In advance of consideration of the FY23 DOT/FAA funding bill, the House Appropriations Committee releases its report accompanying the bill.
06/29/2022
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Proposed Update on Ramp Movement ASP Amendment
TSA issued a proposed change to the Airport Security Program National Amendment TSA-NA-21-02 series regarding ramp movement.
06/28/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Clears FY23 DHS/TSA/CBP Funding Bill
Full House Appropriations Committee approves the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill for DHS and its component agencies, including TSA and CBP.
06/24/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Subcommittee Clears FY23 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee quickly approves a Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill for the Department of Transportation.
06/23/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Unveils FY23 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
House Appropriations Committee leaders release a Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill for the Department of Transportation.
06/22/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House DHS Subcommittee Advances FY23 Spending Bill With Key Airport Funding Priorities Included
The House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approves by voice vote its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security and component agencies, including TSA and CBP.
06/16/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House DHS Subcommittee Unveils FY23 Funding Recommendations. Key Airport Priorities Addressed
House Appropriations Committee unveils its proposed Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security and its component agencies, including the TSA and CBP.
06/15/2022
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Legislation to Ensure Minimum Wage Rates and Benefits for Airport Service Employees to be Introduced
Legislation is introduced that would condition AIP funds, local PFC collections, and airport grants on a requirement that each airport ensure all airport service workers at their facility receive certain wage rates and benefits.
06/15/2022
