What Happened
Bill Raises Questions About Spending And Accountability
The Modern Skies Act, introduced by Sen. Eric Schmitt and backed by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, allocates $30 billion to US aviation, with about 40% directed towards air traffic control modernization. The bill includes funding for airport terminals, control tower modernization, and air traffic control systems. The Act’s provisions have raised questions about spending and accountability, particularly with regards to the discretionary grant programs. The bill was analyzed in a commentary by the Reason Foundation, as reported by AviNews.