H.R.346 — NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.346
| Bill | H.R.346 — NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 424 / Nay 4 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 217 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 207 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
The NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 (HR 346) aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, which provides critical information to pilots regarding flight operations. The bill was signed into law as Public Law No: 118-4 on March 15, 2023.
Key provisions of the act mandate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement a series of improvements to the NOTAM system. This includes the establishment of a comprehensive strategy to modernize the NOTAM process, ensuring that notices are clear, concise, and easily accessible to users. The FAA is also directed to enhance the training of personnel involved in the issuance and management of NOTAMs, thereby improving the overall quality of information provided to pilots.
Funding for the initiatives outlined in the bill is expected to come from existing FAA appropriations, although specific allocations may be determined through subsequent budgetary processes. The act emphasizes the need for collaboration between the FAA and other relevant stakeholders, including aviation industry representatives and pilot organizations, to gather input and ensure that the improvements meet user needs.
The primary beneficiaries of the NOTAM Improvement Act are pilots and aviation operators who rely on timely and accurate NOTAMs for safe flight operations. By improving the clarity and accessibility of these notices, the legislation aims to reduce the risk of misunderstandings that could lead to safety incidents.
The law requires the FAA to report on the progress of the NOTAM system improvements within one year of enactment, with subsequent assessments to ensure ongoing enhancements. This timeline underscores the urgency of modernizing the NOTAM process to keep pace with advancements in aviation technology and operational demands. Overall, the NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 represents a significant step toward bolstering aviation safety and efficiency in the United States.
Yea (424)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
