McClellan Votes in Support of the FAA Reauthorization

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) voted in support of H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, to reauthorize federal funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years.

 The bill will maintain American leadership in aviation safety and aerospace innovation, strengthen and diversify the U.S. aviation workforce, invest in sustainability and resiliency efforts, and improve consumer protections and accessibility.

“Passage of today’s bill will ensure the FAA has the necessary federal funding to maintain America’s position as the global leader in aviation safety and innovation,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “I was proud to support this legislation to strengthen and diversify our aviation workforce, improve consumer protections and accessibility, and make groundbreaking investments in sustainability and resiliency. The FAA reauthorization bill will create good-paying jobs in aviation and continue to boost our nation’s economy.” 

Congresswoman McClellan opposed the DCA perimeter slots amendment, which would have added an additional seven slots to Reagan National Airport. The amendment was defeated on a vote of 229 to 205. 

“I commend Congressman Beyer, my Virginia colleagues, and the greater DMV delegation, who pushed back against this harmful amendment,” continued Congresswoman McClellan. “This amendment would have threatened current regional routes and could have had a direct impact on my constituents in Virginia’s Fourth and the millions of Americans who travel through DCA each year.”

H.R. 3935 passed the House on a bipartisan vote of 351 to 69.

Read the full bill text here and section-by-section summary here.

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