H.R. 5292 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016
H.R. 5292 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 19, 2016, sponsored by Carlos Curbelo with 260 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 19, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 260
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in appointing air traffic controllers, to give preferential consideration to qualified individuals maintaining 52 consecutive weeks of experience involving the active separation of air traffic after receipt of an air traffic certification or facility rating within 5 years of application while serving at an FAA air…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carlos Curbelo (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 141 Democrats, 119 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (May 20, 2016)
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- H.R. 3819: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3996: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II
- H.R. 22: FAST Act
- S. 808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 4188: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
Committees
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