House votes down amendment to add flights at Reagan National Airport amid congestion concerns

House Republicans and Democrats joined together to defeat a GOP amendment that aimed to add 7 daily flights at Reagan National Airport.
Supporters argued the additional flights would provide more options for travelers, while opponents cited congestion and safety risks.
The amendment was not included in the House's FAA reauthorization bill, which focuses on air traffic control hiring, pilot training, and aging infrastructure.
The Senate will draft its own version of the aviation bill, and differences must be reconciled before current FAA funding expires September 30.
Controversial provisions in the House bill include raising the pilot retirement age from 65 to 67 and rolling back transparency rules for ticket pricing.