S. 687 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 687 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 9, 2013 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Roberts, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Kirk, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Vitter, Mr. Warner, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Franken, and Mr. Nelson) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To prohibit the closing of air traffic control towers, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibition on closure of air traffic control towers (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may not, during fiscal year 2013 or 2014, suspend or terminate the operation of any air traffic control tower in operation on March 1, 2013, without regard to whether the tower is operated by the Federal Aviation Administration or a contractor. (b) Resumption of operation of closed towers If the Administrator suspended or terminated the operation of an air traffic control tower described in subsection (a) after March 1, 2013, and before the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall provide for the resumption of the operation of that tower as soon as practicable after such date of enactment.