I was proud to co lead that effort in the Senate along with Ranking member Cantwell. As we're seeing today, in the wake of a major aviation tragedy, repeated staffing challenges and technological failures, The FAA Reauthorization act of 2024 mandated an audit of all legacy pre-2000 air traffic control systems. to assess operational risk, functionality, security and compatibility with current and future technologies. An additional requirement ensures the FAA notifies Congress of unfunded priorities not in the budget request that are integral to the operation of the national airspace. (00:47–01:02)
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