ACR61

Respectfully urges Congress to appropriate emergency funds for and increase staffing at facilities supporting Newark Liberty International Airport.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Urges Congress to provide emergency funds and increase staffing at Newark Liberty International Airport to modernize air traffic control.

The resolution urges Congress to allocate emergency funds and boost staffing at Newark Liberty International Airport to address ongoing air traffic control issues. Newark Liberty International Airport, a key transportation hub for New Jersey, has faced multiple disruptions, including radar and communication outages, leading to flight delays and cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged that outdated infrastructure, such as aging copper telecommunications lines and remote radar feeds, contributes to these problems.

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Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee