Posts Tagged ‘Government Affairs Hotline’
5.18.24 – 2024 FAA Reauthorization Bill Becomes Law
This week, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a bipartisan and bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This long-term legislation equips the FAA with much-needed resources
Read More4.03.20 – American Airlines Submits Application to Receive Aid
Friday, April 3, 2020 American Airlines Submits Application to Receive Aid Today, American Airlines submitted an application to receive aid from the U.S. Department of Treasury. Up to $12 billion…
Read More4.01.20 – Call to Action: Contact Secretary Mnuchin NOW!
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Call to Action: Contact Secretary Mnuchin NOW! When Congress passed the CARES Act last week, billions of dollars were earmarked to protect the aviation industry. Direct…
Read More1.24.20 – Regulation of Emotional Support Animals
Friday, January 24, 2020 U.S. DOT Steps Up, Seeks to Strengthen Regulation of Emotional Support Animals, and Wants Your Comments Now! This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a…
Read More1.27.19 – FAA Reauthorization Bill – Flight Attendant Minimum Rest
Sunday, January 27, 2019 The FAA Reauthorization Bill that passed in October 2018 included an important rest improvement for Flight Attendants an increase in minimum rest from 8 to…
Read More1.25.19 – APFA Press Release Regarding LGA Flight Disruptions
Friday, January 25, 2019 APFA President’s Statement Regarding Today’s Flight Disruptions Euless, TX (Jan. 25, 2019)—“Today’s flight disruptions which started at LGA will only get…
Read More1.24.19 – Government Shutdown Continues
Thursday, January 24, 2019 With the Government Shutdown – Are the Skies Safe? “Is it safe to fly with the TSA, FAA and NATCA employees working without pay?” It…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Right-to-Work Law Allows Corporations to Exploit Workforce
“Right-to-Work” = Dismantling Unions In 2017, the Missouri state legislature passed a bill that the Governor of Missouri signed into law that would make Missouri a Right-to-work state. On…
Read More1.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Government Shutdown
At 12:01 am today, the United States Government officially ran out of money and all “nonessential” services started to shut down. Below is a USA Today article that gives a…
Read More12.18.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Tax Reform Bill
Proposed Tax Bill Could Cost APFA Members Call Your Senator TODAY! Both the House and Senate will vote on a major overhaul of the current national tax code this week.…
Read More11.15.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Contact your Representatives Urging them to REJECT Tax Reform Bill
The House of Representatives will vote on a tax reform bill tomorrow and the Senate will vote on their version next week. Each bill appears to favor the super wealthy…
Read More11.01.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Full Page Ad by Partnership for Open & Fair Skies
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Today, the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies sent an open letter to President Trump showcasing the widespread support from 300 members of Congress for the…
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