Washington, May 4 -- Congressman Nick Begich issued the following press release:
Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) and Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY) introduced H.R. 8597 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8597?s=1&r=2), the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to equip air traffic controllers with modern tools and training to strengthen aviation safety. This bill serves as the House companion to Senate legislation led by Senators Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR).
"As Congress continues its work to modernize our nation's air traffic control systems, we must ensure those improvements reach every corner of the country," said Congressman Begich. "This legislation builds on t...