Throughout this entire reconciliation process, support for modernizing our nation’s airspace has remained firm because it is a smart investment that benefits all Americans. Our country needs and deserves an air traffic control (ATC) system that builds upon our safety record, handles 21^st century air traffic volumes efficiently and provides innovation for our increasingly complex system. The funding included in the One Big Beautiful Bill is a critical down payment as the administration works to overhaul our ATC infrastructure.

The steady leadership of Speaker Mike Johnson and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves has been crucial to the success of this House effort. We also are grateful for the leadership of Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz who ensured this bill was one the House could pass while maintaining $12.5 billion for ATC modernization. We thank them for their dedication to seeing this across the finish line.

We eagerly look forward to President Trump signing this legislation into law, and we stand ready to work with the President and Secretary Duffy to deliver for the American people.