Democratic Senator Ed Markey on Monday urged lawmakers to call SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and the acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration to testify about air traffic control IT systems. Musk, a senior adviser to President Donald Trump and the owner of satellite company Starlink,

Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) introduced the companion legislation in the House. Sen. Scott mentioned that Florida residents need this legislation action, especially during hurricane season.