Legislative Issues

As your eyes and ears on Capitol Hill, ARSA's legislative program advocates for the aviation maintenance industry's interests before lawmakers. Through outreach to members of Congress and their staffs, we educate decision makers about the more than 274,000 workers and $39 billion impact on the U.S. economy our industry generates. Here you'll find information about ARSA's short and long-term legislative goals, as well as information about pending issues and legislation.

Our goal is to prevent unnecessary legislation from becoming burdensome laws and regulations. We are able to successfully leverage our knowledge of the inner workings of Congress with ARSA’s renowned regulatory expertise to educate lawmakers about the impact legislation will have on the aviation community. This allows ARSA to establish strong relationships and serve as an unbiased expert on many aviation-related issues.

On these pages, you can find information related to ARSA's areas of legislative interest. These areas are not mutually exclusive as a single piece of legislation often has multiple elements. Follow the links below to learn how ARSA is standing up for the aviation maintenance industry in the halls of Congress.

FAA Reauthorization
Every several years, Congress is required to enact legislation to authorize funding and set policy priorities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Here you can find information on the current FAA Reauthorization debate in Congress, ARSA's role in that debate, and the actions you can take to support your industry and get this legislation off the ground.

Lift the Ban!
The Federal Aviation Administration’s inability to certificate new foreign repair stations is preventing U.S. companies from accessing international markets and stifling job creation in the United States. ARSA is working to lift the ban and allow the industry to expand into new and emerging markets.

Good Safety is Good Business
Nothing is more critical for aviation than the safety of those in the air. ARSA promotes the industry's excellent record of safely delivering flights and compliance with national and international safety standards.

Protecting Market Access and Free Trade
Aviation maintenance is a critical component of the overall aviation market. ARSA fights to keep your access to markets open.

Ensuring Effective and Fair Oversight
As a heavily regulated industry, the aviation community needs to ensure that Congress provides regulatory agencies the resources for effective rulemaking and oversight. ARSA’s actions prevent congressional micromanagement of the industry and defends the integrity and fairness of the federal rulemaking process.

Promoting a Pro-Growth Legislative Agenda
From Main Street to Wall Street, the decisions made in Washington affect your cost of doing business and the economic environment. ARSA ensures a favorable climate for your company by promoting tax, trade, labor, and workplace safety issues that ensure the freedom you need to succeed.