Contact Congress about S. 1939: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
This bill would keep the FAA funded through 2028 and update many aviation rules. It would affect airport projects, air traffic control, safety oversight, drones, new aircraft, airline refunds, family seating, and disability access.
Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and businesses tied directly to flying. Airports, airlines, pilots, air traffic controllers, mechanics, repair shops, drone operators, aircraft makers, and travelers would see the clearest changes. Communities near airports could also be affected by airport growth, new flight paths, aircraft noise, and environmental research.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it sets the money and rules behind much of the U.S. aviation system through 2028. It could shape how quickly airports upgrade, how the FAA handles safety problems, and how new aircraft enter the airspace. Some effects would be immediate through funding. Others would depend on FAA rules, studies, and reports that come later.
Key provisions in S. 1939
- The bill funds major FAA accounts for several years. That includes about $4 billion a year for airport grants, plus growing amounts for FAA operations, equipment, facilities, and research through fiscal year 2028.
- Several FAA powers would not expire as scheduled. The bill extends insurance authority, Midway Island Airport support, certain Pacific island airport grants, and land-use planning near airports through September 30, 2028.
- Most funding changes in Title I would count from October 1, 2023. Title I is the part of the bill that sets FAA funding levels.
- The current NextGen office and its advisory committee would end on December 31, 2025. Key NextGen air traffic modernization programs must be working by then or move to a new Airspace Innovation Office.
- The FAA would create an Airspace Innovation Office on January 1, 2026. It must manage long-term airspace upgrades, send Congress an integrated plan by November 30, 2026, and give yearly progress briefings.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1939
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 1939
- What is S. 1939?
- This bill would keep the FAA funded through 2028 and update many aviation rules. It would affect airport projects, air traffic control, safety oversight, drones, new aircraft, airline refunds, family seating, and disability access.
- How do I support or oppose S. 1939?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 1939?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 1939 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
