Aviation Funding Solvency Act
Rep. Graves Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Keep FAA Running During Government Shutdowns
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Personal Impact
FAA employees — about 45,000 workers including air traffic controllers, safety inspectors, and technicians — would continue receiving paychecks during government shutdowns instead of being furloughed or forced to work without pay. Air traffic controllers are specifically prioritized for payment if funds run low, giving them particular protection. This would end the pattern of financial stress these workers face during budget standoffs.
“the Administrator shall prioritize continuing the payment of compensation for employees of the Air Traffic Organization of the Administration using covered amounts.”
Milestones
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
4 articlesUS airlines urge lawmakers to protect aviation workers' pay during shutdowns
Airline CEOs are calling for the passage of the Aviation Funding Solvency Act to guarantee air traffic controllers are paid during shutdowns. The bill, which allows the FAA to draw from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund, currently has the most momentum in Congress.
House panel sets markup for air traffic controller pay bill
The House Transportation Committee is marking up H.R. 6086, a bipartisan bill to exempt air traffic controllers from government shutdowns. The legislation allows the FAA to tap the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund, provided the balance does not drop below $1 billion.
House committee approves bill to fund FAA, ATC during shutdowns
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Aviation Funding Solvency Act (H.R. 6086), a bipartisan bill to use the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund to keep the FAA operating. The fund has $2.6 billion, and the bill requires a $1 billion minimum balance.
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Congressional Bill
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Aviation Funding Solvency Act
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