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Georgia Sen. Warnock justifies state legislatures’ attempts to take control of Atlanta airport – Action News Jax

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CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — On Friday, U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) celebrated a provision he secured in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill of 2024 that will help to protect local control of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta. ).

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The senator’s provision provides additional protections and clarity in the event the state Legislature attempts to remove control of ATL from the city of Atlanta, as it often threatens to do.

“Hartsfield-Jackson is the busiest airport in the world, connecting tens of millions of travelers to the incredible history, culture and businesses that make up “The A.” It is right that the City of Atlanta continues to control this gateway to the city,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “My provision helps protect millions in revenue flowing from Hartsfield-Jackson to Atlanta and allows the city to continue supporting minority-owned small businesses. I was proud to have secured these meaningful protections to guard against cynical politicians trying to take control of the airport.

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The Georgia state legislature passed a measure in 2019 to regain control of ATL from the city of Atlanta.

The senator’s provision, which he secured after offering it as an amendment during the Commerce Committee’s FAA markup earlier this year, codifies certain protections and processes in the event of a contested change of sponsorship at a public airport subject to federal obligation.

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