Exemptions from mandatory separation for air traffic controllers

(a) Removal of age limitation (1) In general Section 8425(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended, in the second sentence, by striking until that controller becomes 61 years of age. (2) Conforming amendment Section 8335(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended, in the second sentence, by striking until that controller becomes 61 years of age. (3) Effective date The amendments made by this subsection shall apply on or after 180 days after the date of enactment of this section. (b) Expiration of medical clearance Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall update FAA Order 3930.3C, titled Air Traffic Control Specialist Health Program and issued on June 17, 2019, or any successor regulation, to require the medical clearance for any air traffic controllers that are 61 years of age or older to expire on the last day of the 6-month period following the date of examination required to obtain such clearance.