Bill · S. 2263· Senate(119-S-2263)
Control Tower Continuity Act
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Control Tower Continuity Act aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code. It seeks to exempt air traffic controllers from certain mandatory separation requirements. Specifically, the bill removes the age limitation that currently applies to these controllers. It also directs the FAA Administrator to update health program regulations regarding medical clearances for controllers aged 61 or older.
Yes
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
The bill allows older air traffic controllers to continue their careers by removing the age limit of 61.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of Age Limitation: This provision changes the current requirement that expires when a controller reaches 61 years of age (Section 2(a)). This could allow experienced air traffic controllers to continue working past the current age limit.
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Updated Medical Clearance Requirements: The bill requires the FAA Administrator to update the Air Traffic Control Specialist Health Program (Section 2(b)). This change mandates that medical clearances for controllers 61 or older expire on the last day of the 6-month period following their required examination.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+6
- 7/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate