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Introduced
06/07/2017
06/07/2017
In Committee
07/17/2017
07/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Aviation Funding Stability Act This bill requires that, beginning October 1, 2017, receipts and disbursements of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund shall not be subject to: (1) any sequestration order; (2) apportionment; (3) appropriation; and (4) any legal requirement, directive, or other provision of law of or related to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The bill authorizes funding for the Federal Aviation Administration Operations account. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shall be exempt from any order or other requirement of the OMB. The Federal Aviation Management Advisory Council shall assess the performance of the air traffic control system and the FAA's policy and strategic decisions regarding the system's operation and modernization, and make recommendations. In any fiscal year between 2018 and 2030, there is authorized to be appropriated from the trust fund such sums as necessary to bring any air traffic control facility of the FAA into acceptable condition. The FAA shall: (1) develop and implement a revised system governing all of its acquisitions, including incorporating private-sector best practices for major capital investments in information technology and telecommunications; (2) make changes to its personnel management system to improve the productivity, cost effectiveness, and technical proficiency of that part of its workforce not represented by a labor organization; (3) jointly develop a staffing standard with the exclusive bargaining representative of air traffic controllers; and (4) develop internal policies and procedures to organize personnel assignments in a manner that facilitates open communication and collaboration.
AI Summary
This bill, the Aviation Funding Stability Act, aims to improve air traffic control services by making the Airport and Airway Trust Fund exempt from certain budgetary requirements. Specifically, it would prevent the Trust Fund from being subject to sequestration, apportionment, or appropriation, allowing the funds to be used immediately for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations and air traffic control facility modernization. The bill also requires the FAA to streamline its acquisition processes, reform its personnel management system, and develop staffing standards in consultation with employee unions. Additionally, it establishes new requirements for the FAA's Management Advisory Council to assess air traffic control system performance and make recommendations. Overall, the bill seeks to provide the FAA with more budgetary flexibility and operational autonomy to enhance the nation's air transportation system.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (29)
Peter DeFazio (D)*,
Julia Brownley (D),
Cheri Bustos (D),
Michael Capuano (D),
André Carson (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Elijah Cummings (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Elizabeth Esty (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Eddie Johnson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Brenda Lawrence (D),
Al Lawson (D),
Daniel Lipinski (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Sean Maloney (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Richard Nolan (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Louise Slaughter (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 07/17/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2800/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2800/BILLS-115hr2800ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2800/BILLS-115hr2800ih.pdf.pdf |
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