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Senate Panel Advances FAA Reform Bill Sans Trucking Provision

WASHINGTON — A trucking-related provision that had been contested in the House was not included in an aviation reform bill a Senate panel advanced March 16.

March 16, 2016
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House Leaders Introduce FAA Extension Bill, Sans Trucking Provisions

The leaders of the transportation and the tax-writing committees in the House on March 10 introduced legislation that would authorize aviation programs through July 15.

March 10, 2016
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Trucking Provision Absent From Senate's FAA Reform Bill

WASHINGTON — A provision related to truck drivers that drew controversy in the House will not be part of an aviation reform bill that a Senate panel will consider March 16.

March 9, 2016
GovernmentBusiness

Provision Pre-Empting State Laws on Truckers' Meal Breaks Revived in House

An aviation reform bill that would pre-empt certain state laws regarding meal and rest breaks for truckers will be taken up by a House committee next week.

February 4, 2016