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Lawmakers press FAA funding for aging air traffic control towers, controller staffing and localized noise concerns
Summary
Multiple members urged the committee to prioritize air traffic control modernization, tower replacements, controller staffing and FAA planning authority — including calls for funding for aging towers and extension of TFR protections to large outdoor concerts.
Air traffic control and airport safety were recurring themes at the House Transportation and Infrastructure member‑day hearing.
Representative Kiggins described aging towers and the need for clearer WOTUS implementation to avoid permitting delays, then urged support for a $12.5 billion investment to modernize air traffic control systems and staffing. Representative Costa and Representative Molnar directly called out aging non‑FAA towers and ATC facilities in their…
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