This week, the Senate began debate on H.R. 636, the legislative vehicle for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill. The bill would provide $33.1 billion for aviation programs, and would reauthorize FAA through FY 2017.
Leaders of both parties agreed on a deal to move forward with consideration of the bill, which also includes a vote on a Democratic package of renewable energy tax extenders to be added to the aviation bill. On Thursday, the Senate passed two amendments to be added to the reauthorization bill dealing with airport security and passenger screening. The Senate is expected to finish its work on the bill and proposed amendments by the end of next week.