S. 2263: Control Tower Continuity Act

This bill, known as the **Control Tower Continuity Act**, primarily seeks to amend certain age-related regulations regarding air traffic controllers. Here is a summary of its key provisions:

1. Removal of Age Limitation

The bill proposes to eliminate the age limitation for air traffic controllers concerning mandatory separation from their positions. Currently, air traffic controllers are required to retire at the age of 61. This bill aims to remove that requirement, allowing them to continue working beyond that age.

2. Conforming Amendment

In addition to removing the age limitation, the bill makes a conforming amendment to another section of the law to ensure consistency with the new provisions that eliminate the mandatory retirement age.

3. Effective Date

The changes outlined in this bill would take effect 180 days after the bill is enacted into law.

4. Update on Medical Clearance

The bill also mandates that, within 180 days of its enactment, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must revise its health program for air traffic controllers. Specifically, this revision will require that the medical clearance for those controllers aged 61 and older expires six months after the date they undergo the required medical examination.

Summary

In essence, this legislation seeks to change the current policy that requires the retirement of air traffic controllers at the age of 61, thereby allowing them to remain in their roles longer. Additionally, it adjusts the regulations regarding medical clearances for older controllers.

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