On September 30, 2023, the House of Representatives passed HB 335-91, which funds the government for 45 more days. The signing of this bill effectively prevents a government shutdown until November 17, 2023. The bill also extends the FAA’s authorities for another three months, or until December 31, 2023. The […]
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FAA Reauthorization – What Does It Mean?
As we move closer to a new FAA Reauthorization bill, many hobbyists are left wondering what this means for model aircraft operations. Congress authorizes the FAA to create rules, fund and develop initiatives, and implement specific programs. This authorization expires every one to five years and requires Congress to reauthorize […]
Continue readingAMA Supports H.R. 6841 – Minorities in Aviation Act
The Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional office of Representative Henry “Hank” Johnson from Georgia’s 4th Congressional District recently reached out asking for AMA’s support of H.R. 6841, the Minorities in Aviation Education Act, which establishes grants to increase the exposure of students who are underrepresented in aviation. AMA believes […]
Continue readingCongressman States that Model Aviation Rules Need Recalibrated
On March 9, 2023, the House Aviation Subcommittee hosted a congressional hearing on general aviation issues for the upcoming FAA Reauthorization. Congressman Rudy Yakym, the vice chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, worked with AMA regarding his question to the panel. Link to video timestamp: https://www.youtube.com/live/zPr00fMZVlY?feature=share&t=2248 We appreciate Congressman Yakym’s […]
Continue reading2022 Government Affairs Report
The Academy of Model Aeronautics continues to promote, protect, and preserve model aviation. See a brief summary of these efforts in the 2022 AMA Government Affairs Report. To remain current with the most recent government-related news, regularly visit the AMA Government Affairs blog. If you have any further questions or concerns, contact […]
Continue readingThe Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan
Recently, the Biden administration released the Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan. This plan seeks to safeguard recreational and commercial UAS use in the national airspace while protecting against nefarious and malicious UAS use by allowing more federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to have enforcement authority over […]
Continue readingAMA Government Affairs Team Visits Washington D.C.
Recently, the AMA Government Affairs team traveled to Washington D.C. The week started off with an FAA workgroup visiting a local club’s flying site to discuss remote ID and the FAA Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) application process. As one of three ways to comply with the Final Rule for Remote […]
Continue reading2021 Government Affairs Report
The Academy of Model Aeronautics continues to promote, protect, and preserve model aviation. See a brief summary of these efforts in the 2021 AMA Government Affairs Report.
Continue readingAMA Meets with Congressional Offices for TFR Waivers
AMA has met with seven congressional offices throughout the past couple of weeks, with more meetings planned in the coming days. Discussed during each meeting was the waiver process request for AMA clubs with flying fields that fall within the parameters of the Presidential Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for Wilmington […]
Continue readingAMA Meets with Congressional Committees on Behalf of Model Aircraft Community
AMA continues to meet with congressional committees to advocate on behalf of the model aircraft community. Recently, AMA had meetings with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Senate Commerce Committee, and the Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, Senator Kyrsten Sinema. These meetings included updates on the […]
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