Senate Passes HR 3935 – FAA Reauthorization

Yesterday, the Senate concluded action on HR 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, passing the bill by a vote of 88 to 4 (all nay votes were from Democrats). Earlier the substitute language (modified SA 1911) was adopted by unanimous consent. No other amendments were adopted. The bill will now go back to the House for action on the Senate’s amendment. That consideration will take place next week.

I reported yesterday that the House could take up the bill as early as today, but they are only meeting in pro forma session this moring, so consideration of the Senate version is not possible.

Just before adjourning yesterday, the Senate passed HR 8289, a bill to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. That legislation passed by unanimous consent. While an official copy of that bill is still not available, the bill will, when signed by the President, extend the FAA’s authority through next week. This will allow time for the House to take up the Senate’s version of HR 3935.