House Members Vote to Ensure Safe, Efficient Travel in FAA Reauthorization Bill
[WASHINGTON D.C., JULY 19, 2023] – This evening, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to protect safe and efficient air travel by opposing an effort to add more flights to the already at-capacity Reagan National Airport [DCA]. CPARA and its nearly 150 members nationwide commend the Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who voted to ensure safety, limit delays and cancellations, and protect regional access to the nation’s capital for communities across the country. As the issue moves to the Senate, substantial and growing opposition to adding more flights at DCA will ensure that Congress passes the critically needed FAA Reauthorization bill on time.
Tonight’s vote in the House is another example of the growing consensus that DCA is already at capacity, and that more flights will increase delays, cancellations, congestion, and safety concerns at what is already the busiest commercial runway in the country. Experts like the local airport authority, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority [MWAA], and the Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] agree, as do hundreds of airports, public officials, businesses, and chambers of commerce from across the county.
“CPARA commends those members of the House of Representatives from both parties who voted to protect safe and efficient travel by opposing changes to the DCA slot and perimeter rules. As the Senate turns to this issue, multiple Senators on both sides of the aisle oppose additional flights at DCA, leaving Congress with a choice: protect safe and efficient travel, or increase congestion and delays. CPARA is confident that Congress will pass a final FAA Reauthorization bill that invests in safe, efficient travel for Americans, without more delays, cancellations, and congestion.” – CPARA
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