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FEDERALhearing transcript

Review of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act Implementation

Original title: A WORK IN PROGRESS: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing tracks the federal government's progress in executing aviation safety and infrastructure mandates established by the 2018 FAA , which dictates how the national airspace and airline regulations are managed.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Airline passengers

The implementation of the 2018 Act affects aviation safety standards, consumer protections, and airport infrastructure.

Federal Aviation Administration

The agency is responsible for executing the mandates and regulatory changes required by the 2018 Act.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2019 House Subcommittee on Aviation hearing regarding the progress of implementing the FAA of 2018. Federal officials provided testimony to lawmakers on the status of various aviation mandates and regulatory updates.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on September 26, 2019, before the House Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • The purpose of the hearing was to assess the implementation status of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
  • Witnesses included Daniel K. Elwell (FAA Deputy Administrator) and Joel Szabat (Acting Under Secretary for Policy at the Department of Transportation).
  • The hearing record includes opening statements from the Subcommittee Chair, Ranking Member, and full Committee leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to review how the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation were carrying out the requirements of the 2018 FAA .
Who testified at this hearing?
Testimony was provided by Daniel K. Elwell, Deputy Administrator of the FAA, and Joel Szabat, Acting Under Secretary for Policy at the Department of Transportation.

Why It Matters

The hearing tracks the federal government's progress in executing aviation safety and infrastructure mandates established by the 2018 FAA , which dictates how the national airspace and airline regulations are managed.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Legislative Oversight Pattern

The hearing demonstrates the standard congressional practice of holding oversight hearings approximately one year after the passage of major reauthorization legislation.

Connected Entities

personDaniel K. ElwellDeputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation AdministrationMap →
personJoel SzabatActing Under Secretary for Policy at the Department of TransportationMap →
personGarret GravesRanking Member of the Subcommittee on AviationMap →
personRick LarsenChairman of the Subcommittee on AviationMap →
organizationFederal Aviation AdministrationPrimary agency responsible for implementing the 2018 ActMap →

Sources

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Analysis Score

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  • Significance50
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy20
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz10
    Current news / social attention level

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