Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
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The Control Tower Continuity Act aims to amend federal law by eliminating the mandatory separation age of 61 for air traffic controllers. This change would allow experienced controllers to continue their service beyond the current retirement age, addressing potential staffing needs and leveraging their expertise. Specifically, the bill strikes the phrase "until that controller becomes 61 years of age" from sections 8425(a) and 8335(a) of title 5, United States Code, effectively removing the age-based mandatory retirement. To ensure continued fitness for duty, the legislation also mandates that the Federal Aviation Administration update its regulations to require air traffic controllers aged 61 or older to undergo a medical examination every six months, with their medical clearance expiring accordingly.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Control Tower Continuity Act
USA119th CongressS-2263| Senate
| Updated: 7/10/2025
The Control Tower Continuity Act aims to amend federal law by eliminating the mandatory separation age of 61 for air traffic controllers. This change would allow experienced controllers to continue their service beyond the current retirement age, addressing potential staffing needs and leveraging their expertise. Specifically, the bill strikes the phrase "until that controller becomes 61 years of age" from sections 8425(a) and 8335(a) of title 5, United States Code, effectively removing the age-based mandatory retirement. To ensure continued fitness for duty, the legislation also mandates that the Federal Aviation Administration update its regulations to require air traffic controllers aged 61 or older to undergo a medical examination every six months, with their medical clearance expiring accordingly.