To provide for continued operation of the Federal Aviation Administration in the event of a lapse in appropriations.
Sponsored By: Representative Van Drew
Introduced
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.
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- 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.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Keep air travel running during shutdowns
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 be used to operate the FAA, not other programs.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Van Drew
NJ • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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