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HR7275119th CongressWALLET

Aviation Weather Safety Improvement Act

Sponsored By: Representative Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

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Summary

Ensure adequate staffing at Center Weather Service Units (CWSUs). This bill would require the National Weather Service Director, the Federal Aviation Administration Administrator, and the exclusive bargaining representatives for air traffic control specialists and National Weather Service employees to coordinate so each CWSU is staffed to support safe, efficient air traffic.

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  • Workers: Air traffic control specialists and National Weather Service employees would have their exclusive bargaining representatives included in staffing coordination, which could affect how shifts and coverage are planned.
  • Airlines and passengers: Stronger staffing at CWSUs aims to improve the meteorological support that helps flights move safely and efficiently, potentially reducing weather-related delays and disruptions.
  • Congress and oversight: The Secretary must report to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee within 180 days and then annually on how the staffing coordination is being implemented.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More staff for aviation weather units

If enacted, the bill would require the National Weather Service director, the FAA administrator, and union representatives to coordinate on staffing for each Center Weather Service Unit. The coordination would aim to make sure each CWSU has enough staff to support safe and efficient air travel. The Secretary would report to the named House and Senate committees within 180 days after enactment and then every year.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

    AK • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

Roll Call Votes

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