# 119-hr-5667: To provide for continued operation of the Federal Aviation Administration in the event of a lapse in appropriations.

119-hr-5667, To provide for continued operation of the Federal Aviation Administration in the event of a lapse in appropriations., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5667
- Congress: 119
- Title: To provide for continued operation of the Federal Aviation Administration in the event of a lapse in appropriations.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

This bill would create a **temporary stopgap funding mechanism for the Federal Aviation Administration** to keep it operating during lapses in appropriations. It would allow amounts necessary to run FAA operations for the lesser of 30 days or the full length of a shorter lapse. - Air travelers: Keeps air traffic control and safety oversight running during short funding gaps, reducing the risk of service interruptions for passengers. - FAA staff: Lets the agency continue essential work and staffing during a lapse for up to 30 days. - Airlines and airports: Provides operational predictability during brief funding gaps, which helps avoid sudden schedule or ground-operation disruptions. - Budget mechanics: Creates a temporary appropriation authority not tied to a specific annual funding level and that ends when the lapse ends or after 30 days.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Keep air travel running during shutdowns: benefit, high. If enacted, the government would keep the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) running during a shutdown. During a lapse in funding, it would provide whatever money is needed for FAA operations. This stopgap would last up to 30 days, or end sooner if regular funding returns. The money could only b…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5301: PIPES Act of 2025
- 119-hr-137: TCJA Permanency Act
- 119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5061: Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-5667 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5667)

## Related
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-5301: PIPES Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5301)
- [119-hr-137: TCJA Permanency Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-137)
- [119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4317)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-5061: Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5061)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5667 (as of 2026-04-21).