WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy issued the following press release:
Senator Tim Sheehy's Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act today advanced out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill, co-led by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), provides air traffic controllers more tools and training to keep American airspace safe. It now heads to the Senate floor for full consideration.
"America has long set the gold standard in aviation, but a lack of resources and outdated technology puts public safety at risk. It's crucial that we ensure our Air Traffic Controllers in airports across the country, including regional and rural airports, have the training and tools they need to enhance their situatio...