Congress·In Progress·H.R. 6744

Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act

Military Air Traffic Control: Helping Veterans Get FAA Jobs

Jan 21·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill is currently in the House committee stage after being ordered to be reported in January 2026. No action has been taken on the bill for five months. It must now move through the House committee process before it can go any further.

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Could go either way

The bill has bipartisan support and addresses a major national staffing shortage, but it is in the very early stages of the legislative process.

Key Points

This bill helps military air traffic controllers move into civilian jobs at the Federal Aviation Administration. It directs a government group to create a plan that makes it easier for these veterans to find work as controllers, supervisors, or managers.
The group will identify barriers that keep military members from being hired, such as differences in equipment or the specific words used to talk to pilots. They will also consult with labor unions to make sure the new rules work for everyone.
A key part of the plan is to help service members earn their civilian FAA licenses while they are still in the military. This ensures their experience and training are officially recognized the moment they leave the service.
This change aims to help the FAA fill empty positions with highly trained workers. By hiring more experienced controllers, the government hopes to improve flight safety and reduce travel delays for the public.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jan 21, 2026House

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.

Jan 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 17, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Dec 16, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Dec 16, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act

Bill NumberHR 6744

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Data Sources

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