H.R.3935 — FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
House Roll Call
H.R.3935
| Bill | H.R.3935 — FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Amendment |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Agreed to |
| Totals | Yea 392 / Nay 41 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 182 | 39 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 210 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Bill Analysis
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (HR 3935) is a comprehensive piece of legislation that reauthorizes funding and establishes policies for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and related aviation programs through fiscal year 2028. This law aims to enhance aviation safety, modernize air traffic control systems, and support the development of aviation infrastructure.
Key provisions of the bill include an authorization of approximately $100 billion over five years for the FAA, which encompasses funding for airport improvement grants, air traffic control modernization, and safety oversight programs. The legislation also allocates resources for research and development initiatives aimed at advancing aviation technology and sustainability, including efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft.
The bill directly affects various stakeholders, including commercial airlines, general aviation operators, airport authorities, and aviation safety organizations. It mandates the FAA to implement measures to improve safety protocols, enhance pilot training, and address emerging issues such as drone integration into the national airspace system. Additionally, the legislation emphasizes the importance of equitable access to aviation resources, particularly for underserved communities.
Key regulatory changes include enhanced oversight of aviation safety management systems and the establishment of a new framework for the certification of advanced air mobility vehicles, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The bill also addresses workforce development by promoting training programs to ensure a skilled aviation workforce.
The timeline for implementation includes immediate actions for safety improvements and a phased approach for longer-term initiatives, with specific deadlines for reporting on progress and effectiveness. The law’s provisions are designed to be fully operational by the end of fiscal year 2028, ensuring that the U.S. aviation system remains competitive, safe, and sustainable in the coming years.
Yea (392)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
L
Larry Bucshon
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mike Gallagher
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
J
Jenniffer González-Colón
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
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
Gregorio Sablan
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
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (41)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
M
Michael Burgess
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
M
Matt Gaetz
B
Bob Good
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
