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Bill Summary
This bill reauthorizes programs of the Federal Aviation Administration through renewed funding, while revising aviation rules and consumer laws. The introduced bill also includes the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA), which provides broad reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in particular increasing the federal emphasis on predisaster planning and mitigation. Sponsor: Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9]
Because this bill covers a lot, more information can be found in the Transportation Committee's document: https://transportation.house.gov/uploadedfiles/faa_reauthorization_2018_packet_2018-04-16.pdf
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Opponents say
• This bill will reverse a full-fare advertising rule that forbade airlines from displaying “base” ticket fares without taxes and fees, allowing airlines to use bait-and-switch tactics
• This act will reduce market competition and subsequently raise airline prices.
• This act will reduce market competition and subsequently raise airline prices.
Proponents say
• This act will enhance air-travel experience for passengers.
• This bill provides the necessary funding and investment for aviation infrastructure that we desperately need.
• This bill provides the necessary funding and investment for aviation infrastructure that we desperately need.
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- FAA Reauthorization 2018 Packet
