Control Tower Continuity Act

This bill, S 2263 (Control Tower Continuity Act), changes rules for air traffic controllers aged 61 or older. It removes the mandatory retirement age of 61, allowing controllers to continue working past that age. It also requires the FAA to update medical clearance rules so that for controllers 61+, medical clearance expires after six months instead of being valid longer. These changes directly affect current and future air traffic controllers who reach age 61. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.