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118th Congress Transportation and Public Works

H.R. 346: NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023

Became LawPublic Law 118-4, signed Jun 3, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 12, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)Jan 25, 2023, 424–4
  3. Passed Senate (completed)May 9, 2023
  4. Differences resolved (completed)May 22, 2023
  5. To the President (completed)May 25, 2023
  6. Became law (completed)Jun 3, 2023

Summary

Public Law, Jun 3, 2023

This act directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the FAA Task Force on NOTAM (notice to air missions required by international or domestic law) Improvement and requires the FAA to implement a federal NOTAM system. A NOTAM is a notice containing information essential to personnel concerned with flight operations but not known far enough in advance to be publicized by other means. It states the abnormal status of a component of the National Airspace System.

Specifically, the task force must (1) review existing methods for publishing NOTAMs and flight operations information for pilots; (2) review regulations, policies, systems, and international standards relating to NOTAMs, including their content and presentation to pilots; (3) evaluate and determine best practices to organize, prioritize, and present flight operations information in a manner that optimizes pilot review and retention of relevant information; (4) provide recommendations to improve the publication and delivery of NOTAM information; and (5) report to Congress on its reviews and evaluations.

By September 30, 2024, the FAA must (1) complete implementation of a federal NOTAM system and implement a back-up system, and (2) brief Congress on a plan to enhance information delivery through this federal system to promote further global harmonization and provide users of the National Airspace System a consistent format for domestic and international operations.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jan 25, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 424–4

Yea 424two-thirds 286Nay 4

  • Democrats207 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans216 yea, 4 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Chip Roy (R-TX), Eric Burlison (R-MO), Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) voted Nay

See how all 428 members voted

Showing 434 of 434 members

Yea 424

Republicans (216)

Democrats (207)

Independents (1)

Nay 4

Republicans (4) broke with their party

Not voting 6

Republicans (1)

Senate

Passed by unanimous consent

May 9, 2023

No recorded vote, so there is no member-by-member tally.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

Showing 1 of 1 roll calls

  • Jan 25, 2023HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 424–4
    Roll call 34 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats207005
    Republicans216401
    Independents1000
    Total424406

    House roll call 34: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    4 crossed party lines: 4 Republicans

    How each member voted (434)

Amendments

1 offered

Showing 1 of 1 amendments

  • S.Amdt. 89Maria Cantwell D-WAAgreedMay 9, 2023May 9, 2023: Amendment SA 89 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Cosponsors

11

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

250 points earned
  1. 1Pete Stauber R-MN SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, passed House, discharged, passed Senate, became law6 events+160
  2. 2Maria Cantwell D-WA1 amendment offered, 1 agreed2 events+22
  3. 3Andy Biggs R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 3Eric Burlison R-MO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 3Thomas Massie R-KY1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History

  1. Jun 3, 2023Signed by the President. Became Public Law 118-4.
  2. May 25, 2023Presented to the President.
  3. May 22, 2023House agreed to the Senate amendment by voice vote.
  4. May 9, 2023Passed the Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
  5. Jan 25, 2023Passed the House, 424–4.
Show the full action history (24 actions)
  1. Jun 3, 2023Signed by President.
  2. Jun 3, 2023Became Public Law No: 118-4.
  3. May 25, 2023Presented to President.
  4. May 22, 2023Mr. Stauber moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H2481-2482)
  5. May 22, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H. R. 346.
  6. May 22, 2023Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
  7. May 22, 2023On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
  8. May 22, 2023Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  9. May 10, 2023Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. May 9, 2023Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  11. May 9, 2023Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1571-1572)
  12. May 9, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1571-1572)
  13. May 9, 2023Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1571-1572)
  14. Jan 26, 2023Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  15. Jan 25, 2023Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  16. Jan 25, 2023Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H299-301)
  17. Jan 25, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 346.
  18. Jan 25, 2023At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  19. Jan 25, 2023Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H311-312)
  20. Jan 25, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 4 (Roll no. 34). (text: CR H299)
  21. Jan 25, 2023On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 4 (Roll no. 34). (text: CR H299)
  22. Jan 25, 2023Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  23. Jan 12, 2023Introduced in House
  24. Jan 12, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.