Introduce and support legislation to equip air traffic controllers with modern tools and training to strengthen aviation safety.

Begich and Gillen introduced H.R. 8597, bipartisan legislation to equip air traffic controllers with modern tools and training to strengthen aviation safety.

The press release says Begich introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at giving air traffic controllers modern tools and training to improve aviation safety.

Reps. Begich, Gillen Introduce the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act
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Mr. Begich (for himself, Ms. Gillen, and Ms. King-Hinds) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Begich introduced H.R. 8597, which would require the FAA to acquire and install certified airborne position reference tools at air traffic control towers.

H.R. 8597 (IH) - Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act - BILLS-119hr8597ih | Related Documents | GovInfo
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Reps. Begich, Gillen Introduce the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act

Begich is listed as a sponsor of legislation to equip air traffic controllers with modern tools and training to improve aviation safety.

Press Releases | Representative Nick Begich Alaska at Large
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Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) and Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY) introduced H.R. 8597, the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to equip air traffic controllers with modern tools and training to strengthen aviation safety.

Begich introduced and promoted legislation requiring FAA acquisition and installation of situational awareness tools at contract towers, controller training, and funding to strengthen aviation safety.

Reps. Begich, Gillen Introduce the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act | Representative Nick Begich Alaska at Large
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The press release states that Rep. Nick Begich and Rep. Laura Gillen introduced H.R. 8597, a bipartisan House companion bill focused on giving air traffic controllers modern tools and training.

Begich took concrete legislative action on the aviation-safety promise by introducing H.R. 8597 with a co-sponsor. The available official record shows introduction, not enactment, so the commitment is only partially fulfilled so far.

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Press Releases | Representative Nick Begich Alaska at Large
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