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This bill, known as the Aviation Education Remaining Operational (AERO) Act, aims to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy in Oklahoma City can continue to operate and provide air traffic controller training even during a government shutdown or emergency furlough. Specifically, the bill requires the FAA Administrator to maintain all necessary activities and support services at the Academy during any lapse in appropriations, guaranteeing that the training facility remains open. Additionally, the bill provides that all FAA employees working at the Academy and students who are employed by the Administration will be exempted from furlough during such periods. The purpose of this legislation is to prevent disruptions in critical air traffic controller training, which is essential for maintaining aviation safety and operational readiness, by ensuring that the training pipeline remains uninterrupted even during potential government funding gaps.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2563/all-info