Emails and phone calls are pouring into offices on Capitol Hill. This campaign has been very strong and gaining momentum, opening the door for discussions with representatives, senators, and organizations looking to support AMA and the hobbyist community. It’s critical that we don’t stop letting our representatives know the devastating […]
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Take Action Now! Tell Congress to Vote “NO” on FAA Reauthorization
Congress just released a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. This bill is the result of closed-door negotiations between leadership of the House and Senate and includes significant modifications to the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, also known as Section 336. While some […]
Risk-Based Approach for Recreational Regulations Essential in Upcoming FAA Reauthorization
Today, AMA president Rich Hanson sent letters to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, requesting they consider a risk-based approach to regulating recreational unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This would ensure the safe integration of UAS into the nation’s airspace while continuing to allow responsible model aircraft operators to […]
We Need to Tell Congress About Our Great Charity Work!
Flying models is so much more than a fun activity – it’s a vital STEM opportunity!
Government Affairs Update, August 15, 2018
The AMA Government Affairs team has been working persistently with lawmakers this year to ensure our hobby is protected in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation. The Senate’s August recess gave our team a few days to adjust our strategy towards preserving Section 336 and to address some state and […]
Government Affairs Update, July 30, 2018
As the U.S. Senate focuses on FAA reauthorization legislation, members of the AMA Government Affairs team have met with senators and their staff in Washington D.C. in recent months to share the importance of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft (Section 336). This past weekend, we traveled to Oshkosh, Wisconsin […]
AMA Government Affairs Update, July 23
Dear members, We are writing to share the latest information on our efforts to advance the model aviation hobby and protect Section 336, the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, in the next FAA Reauthorization bill. In April 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of FAA Reauthorization, which […]
Government Affairs Update, July 2, 2018
Government Affairs Update, June 7, 2018
The AMA Government Affairs team continues its work in Washington, D.C. to represent and protect our hobby. We want to share with you more information about our activities in recent weeks. As the Senate prepares to focus on FAA reauthorization legislation, members of our team have conducted numerous meetings with […]