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This bill establishes new restrictions on mass layoffs at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) within one year following a major aviation accident. Specifically, the bill prohibits the FAA Administrator from conducting a mass layoff without congressional approval during this period. A "mass layoff" is defined as either a reduction of 10 or more employees at a single employment site or 250 or more employees across the agency, calculated inclusively to account for both on-site and remote workers. To conduct a mass layoff, the Administrator must first notify Congress with details about the proposed layoff, and Congress must then pass a joint resolution approving the layoff within 60 days. The bill also provides precise definitions for key terms like "major aviation accident" (an aircraft accident involving a fatal injury) and "aircraft accident" (an occurrence involving a civil aircraft that results in death, serious injury, or substantial aircraft damage). The purpose appears to be protecting FAA workers from immediate job losses following a significant aviation incident, ensuring that any workforce reductions are carefully considered and approved by elected representatives.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2431/all-info