The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization act passed Congress with unanimous support from South Dakota’s delegation.
Rep. Dusty Johnson joined an overwhelming majority of fellow House members in approving the act Thursday.
“Most of us have experienced the frustration of outdated airports and planes, cancelations, delays, and more,” Johnson said. “The FAA Reauthorization Act makes critical investments and improvements in our aviation sector to improve the travel experience for travelers, pilots, airport workers, and more. I’m pleased to see my priorities for South Dakota and nationwide air travel included in the bill.”
Johnson said it includes several elements supporting smaller airports like those in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen and other South Dakota cities. That includes protecting Essential Air Service airports from "unnecessary costs" and increasing flexibility on federal support dollars for small airports.
The Senate already approved the bill. It now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
