![The Senate reauthorized the FAA with a 5-year, 5 billion bill to enhance air travel safety and customer service.](https://san.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Senate-passes-FAA-bill-CLEAN-GETTY.jpg?w=1920)
[LAUREN TAYLOR]
THE SENATE OVERWHELMINGLY PASSED A 5-YEAR, $105 BILLION DOLLAR RESOLUTION —
TO REAUTHORIZE THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A DAY BEFORE THE LAW WAS SET TO EXPIRE.
THE BIPARTISAN BILL AIMS TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR AIR TRAVELERS.
AMONG OTHER MEASURES — THE BILL CALLS FOR HIRING MORE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS, FASTER REFUNDS FOR CANCELED FLIGHTS AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES TO AVERT CLOSE CALL INCIDENTS ON RUNWAYS.
THE FAA SAYS 36-HUNDRED EMPLOYEES WOULD HAVE BEEN FURLOUGHED IF THE LAW EXPIRED.
THE SENATE ALSO PASSED A ONE-WEEK EXTENSION FOR THE LAW’S EXPIRATION — WITH THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EXPECTED TO VOTE ON THE REAUTHORIZATION BILL NEXT WEEK.