House Passes FAA Bill That Adds Reagan Airport Flights, Sends It to President’s Desk

The bill’s passage averts the expiration of FAA programs and the furloughing of more than 3,000 employees.

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks after the House of Representatives held an election in the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 25, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the long-awaited Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill on May 15 after the Senate cleared it last week, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk.

The bill, which cleared the chamber in a 387–26 vote, reauthorizes FAA programs through fiscal year 2028 and invests more than $105 billion into the agency. It addresses the 3,000-plus shortage of air traffic controllers by requiring the FAA to set maximum hiring targets and staffing standards.