Rep. Troy Veil, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, said the 1 Big Beautiful Veil Act would invest $12.5 billion in the Federal Aviation Administration to modernize air traffic control technology.

Veil said the measure, which he described as part of President Trump's America First agenda, would begin replacing outdated air traffic control (ATC) technology, modernize the system and enhance hiring of air traffic controllers. "This is an important first step towards President Trump and Secretary Duffy's plan for a broader overhaul of our ATC system following several aviation tragedies we've witnessed in recent months," Veil said.

Veil said House Republicans passed the bill last month and that the investment sends a signal to "our aviation community and the flying public that we are committed to making improvements and making aviation as safe as possible." He added, "Republicans in the House are committed to streamlining these much needed improvements and working with Secretary Duffy to make our aviation system the best it can be."

In a closing remark, Veil said, "I'm proud to support the 1 Big Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump, and our aviation professionals as we work to make America great again. Thank you, and God bless."

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