ATC SOAR Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:43Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 891 ATC SOAR Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 891

Air Traffic Control Safe Operation and Readiness Act or the ATC SOAR Act

This bill revises the hiring process for air traffic control specialists.

Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to

consider for the interview stage of the hiring process candidates who score at or above the passing score on the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (AT-SA) and meet minimum qualifications established by the FAA,
revise the AT-SA to ensure that all questions are supported by a peer reviewed job analysis, and
revise the AT-SA to ensure that it does not incorporate any biographical questionnaire or other questions of a biographical nature.

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Current Status of Bill S 891

Bill S 891 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2023. Bill S 891 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 21, 2023. Bill S 891's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 891

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 891

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 891

ATC SOAR Act

Air Traffic Control Safe Operation and Readiness Act

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to give preferential consideration to individuals who have successfully completed air traffic controller training when hiring air traffic control specialists, and for other purposes.