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Introduced
09/18/2025
09/18/2025
In Committee
09/19/2025
09/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal Aviation Administration activities for a certain period in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025, provides a mechanism for funding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) activities during a government shutdown or when annual appropriations are not enacted. Specifically, if Congress fails to pass a budget or continuing resolution for the FAA, the bill allows the agency to continue operations using unappropriated funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. The funding would cover existing programs and projects at the previous year's operational rate, and would be available for up to 30 days after the initial lapse in appropriations. The bill ensures that critical FAA functions like operations, facilities and equipment, research and development, and airport grants can continue without interruption. The funding would be subject to the same terms and conditions as the previous year's appropriations, and any expenditures would be retroactively charged to the appropriate budget when a new appropriation is eventually passed. Additionally, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to support this funding mechanism. The provisions are designed to prevent disruptions in aviation-related government services during potential budget impasses, providing stability and continuity for the FAA's essential activities.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (76)
Steve Cohen (D)*,
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Wesley Bell (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Janelle Bynum (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
André Carson (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Shomari Figures (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Laura Friedman (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Maggie Goodlander (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Glenn Ivey (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
John Mannion (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Stacey Plaskett (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Luz Rivas (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Greg Stanton (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
George Whitesides (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (on 09/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5451/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5451/BILLS-119hr5451ih.pdf |
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