In a bipartisan vote Wednesday, the Senate moved to advance Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization鈥攂ut lawmakers still face a looming deadline to pass the legislation ().

What鈥檚 going on: 鈥淪enators voted 89 to 10 to overcome the first procedural hurdle and move toward consideration of the package ahead of the May 10 deadline.鈥�

• The draft 鈥攚hich already has been punted three times鈥攕ets the agency鈥檚 priorities. It would authorize in appropriations for the FAA, as well as hundreds of millions of dollars for the National Transportation Safety Board, from fiscal year 2024 through 2028.
• But all 100 senators must agree to fast-track the measure for it to pass before next Friday.

Why it鈥檚 important: The FAA reauthorization bill renews statutes governing the agency鈥檚 civil aviation programs, as well as revenue collection authority. From air traffic operations to airport development, these functions are critical to the U.S. economy and the ability of Americans to travel.

However . . . Both Democrats and Republicans want amendment votes on the measure, and 鈥渓awmakers acknowledge it could be a bumpy ride鈥� to passage.

A hot-button issue: One sticky wicket amendment that鈥檚 likely to get a vote would remove language in the bill that adds 10 flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

• Senators from the Washington, D.C., area say the airport cannot handle any more traffic. Virginia and Maryland are home to Dulles International Airport and Baltimore Washington International Airport, respectively.