S-1148 : Still Just a Bill


ATC Hiring Reform Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to give preferential consideration to air traffic control specialists applicants: (1) who have completed air traffic controller training and graduated from an institution participating in the Collegiate Training Initiative program, or (2) who are veterans.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-12-05CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.Senate
2019-12-05CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment. With written report No. 116-169.Senate
2019-07-24CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.Senate
2019-04-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-04-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
Related Subjects
  • Aviation and airports
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employee hiring
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Transportation employees
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Transportation

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