• NATCA Impact: NATCA has continued to advocate for full funding for the FAA in
our relevant Congressional appropriations bill. As FY 19 THUD appropriations
bills continue to work their way through the legislative process, GA staff is closely
monitoring the legislation and include updates here.
LEGISLATIVE WATCHLIST: President Trump and the Administration continue to issue
executive actions that adversely impact federal employees. Likewise, members of
Congress have and will continue to introduce anti-federal employee bills, including those
that would attack the use of official time and negatively impact federal employee pay and
benefits. In addition to keeping a close watch on legislation that is introduced,
Government Affairs staff is tracking any congressional hearings that relate to our
membership.
POLITICAL UPDATE: Members of the House and Senate in re-election fights are
ramping up for the 2018 mid-term elections. Both Republicans and Democrats remain
publicly optimistic about the political forecast for their respective parties, especially when
it comes to which party will resume control of the House and Senate after the election. In
the next few months, we will continue to see the current House and Senate Republican
leadership try to help vulnerable Republicans by moving legislation that helps them in
their home states and district. We will continue to fight for a NATCA majority – working
with Members on both sides of the aisle to support and implement priorities that fully
represent the best interests of our NATCA members.
