Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has introduced H.R. 4464, the Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2016. The bill aims to ensure that federal research and development in support of civil aviation remains at the forefront of addressing challenges confronting the Nation’s air transportation system. The Science, Space, and Technology Committee has jurisdiction over the R&D portions of the larger FAA Reauthorization legislation currently being considered by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson said, “As Ranking Member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee and a senior Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I am pleased to introduce this bill that would reauthorize a healthy R&D agenda at FAA. R&D is central to maintaining and improving the nation’s aviation system so that it can respond to changing and expanding transportation needs. And, it is an essential component of FAA’s ability to provide solutions to emerging aviation industry challenges such as concerns about unmanned aircraft systems, cybersecurity threats, and the need to reduce fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. My bill authorizes consistent funding to ensure that FAA’s R&D programs continue to push our aviation industry forward, contribute to the safety and security of the flying public, and contribute to the future of the American economy.”
