committee members' opinions, dissenting opinions, cost estimates, and other
information.
S. 762: NATCA in Washington (NiW) served as the launching pad for NATCA's
advocacy on the Senate version of the legislation, S. 762, which is identical to H.R.
1108. So far, S. 762 has garnered 13 bipartisan co-sponsors.
Background: This legislation was introduced following the 35-day government
shutdown that wreaked havoc on the National Airspace System and its workforce. If
enacted, this legislation would ensure that the aviation system continues to fully
operate, without interruption, in the event of a government shutdown. H.R. 1108 was
introduced by Reps. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., Chairman of the House T&I Committee,
and Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee. The lead
Republican on the legislation is Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, a senior member of the House
T&I Committee. In the Senate, Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced S. 762.
NATCA IN WASHINGTON (NiW) 2020
NATCA in Washington will take place March 23-25, and NATCA National Office staff is
busy at work preparing for another successful event where our top-notch activists will
spend time on Capitol Hill, advocating on behalf of our NATCA membership to elected
officials about the critical work of air traffic controllers and aviation safety professionals.
LEGISLATIVE WATCHLIST
NATCA GA staff continues to closely monitor any anti-federal employee legislation and
all other actions that could impact the NATCA membership, including those that would
attack federal employee pay and benefits. From the White House, President Trump will
continue to drive his own legislative agenda and work to shore up political support from
his base in preparation for the 2020 election.
