To prohibit the closing of air traffic control towers, and for other purposes.

In general— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may not, during fiscal year 2013 or 2014, suspend or terminate the operation of any air traffic control tower in operation on March 1, 2013, without regard to whether the tower is operated by the Federal Aviation Administration or a contractor.

Resumption of operation of closed towers— If the Administrator suspended or terminated the operation of an air traffic control tower described in subsection (a) after March 1, 2013, and before the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall provide for the resumption of the operation of that tower as soon as practicable after such date of enactment.