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21st Century AIRR Act

4/7/2025, 3:22 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2997

The 21st Century AIRR Act, also known as Bill 115 hr 2997, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to modernize the country's air traffic control system. The bill proposes to transfer the responsibility of air traffic control from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to a non-profit corporation, which would be governed by a board of directors representing various stakeholders in the aviation industry.

The main goal of the bill is to improve the efficiency and safety of the air traffic control system by implementing new technologies and streamlining operations. Proponents of the bill argue that a non-profit corporation would be better equipped to make long-term investments in modernizing the system, as it would not be subject to the same budget constraints as the FAA.

Opponents of the bill, however, have raised concerns about the potential privatization of air traffic control and the impact it could have on the FAA's ability to regulate the industry. They argue that the bill could lead to increased costs for airlines and passengers, as well as a loss of accountability and transparency in the air traffic control system. Overall, the 21st Century AIRR Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and industry stakeholders. Its fate in Congress remains uncertain as both supporters and opponents continue to push for their respective positions.

Current Status of Bill HR 2997

Bill HR 2997 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2017. Bill HR 2997 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2017.  Bill HR 2997's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213. as of September 6, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2997

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2997

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

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