Legislative
New Legislation to Micromanage FAA
July 11, 2012 | Categories:
Aviation Policy, Legislative
Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) introduced the Airline Maintenance Safety Act (H.R. 6002), which would require individuals authorized to approve “covered work” for return to service outside the United States on…Read More
Huerta Faces Confirmation Panel for Top FAA Spot
June 21, 2012 | Categories:
Aviation Policy, Legislative
On June 21, the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee considered Michael Huerta’s nomination to serve as the next FAA administrator. The panel grilled Huerta on air traffic controller oversight,…Read More
TSA Responds to Congressional Inquiry on Foreign Repair Station Ban
June 12, 2012 | Categories:
Aviation Policy, Legislative
The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is diligently working toward completion of the long-awaited repair station security rule, according to the agency’s response to correspondence from House Transportation Security Subcommittee Chairman…Read More
ARSA, Associations Educate Congress About Proposed Federal Employee Travel Restrictions
June 12, 2012 | Categories:
Legislative, Pro-Growth
ARSA recently joined nearly a thousand organizations urging Congress to modify proposals that would severely restrict government employee attendance at meetings and conferences hosted by associations. As drafted, the language…Read More
