Sen. Mark Warner joined fellow Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine and Democratic senators from Maryland in announcing they would oppose the chamber’s Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill if it adds long-distance flight slots to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Lawmakers from both parties have proposed expanding additional slots and perimeter exemptions at Reagan National to the five-year reauthorization measure, but Maryland and Virginia’s senators argue the airport is already at capacity. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved its version of the FAA bill in June, and floor action is expected as soon as this week. The Senate has yet to hold its markup.
