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This bill, called the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025, establishes a mechanism for funding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during periods when regular appropriations have lapsed. Specifically, if Congress fails to pass a new budget or a continuing resolution before the start of a fiscal year, the bill allows the FAA to use funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to continue its critical programs and operations. These programs include FAA operations, facilities and equipment, research and development, and airport grants. The funding would be limited to the previous year's spending levels and would be available for up to 30 days after the initial appropriations lapse. The bill ensures that ongoing FAA programs can continue functioning even during budget uncertainties, maintaining essential aviation services and infrastructure. Additionally, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to support this funding mechanism and includes provisions that the funding would be subject to the same terms and conditions as the previous year's appropriations. The bill also specifies that if this funding method is in effect at the end of a fiscal year, the same funding levels would continue into the next fiscal year.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5455/all-info