Bills · HR 5451
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5451Transportation and Public Works
Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 18· LAST ACTION SEP 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because government shutdowns have significant real-world consequences, especially for air travel. When parts of the FAA have shut down in the past, it has led to flight delays, concerns about air safety due to reduced inspections, and economic uncertainty for the aviation industry. This bill aims to prevent such disruptions by providing a stable funding source for the FAA, at least for a limited time.
If this bill becomes law, air travelers and the aviation industry would have greater assurance that essential air services will continue during periods of government funding disputes. If it doesn't become law, the aviation system would remain vulnerable to the impacts of government shutdowns, potentially leading to widespread flight cancellations, reduced safety oversight, and significant economic losses each time a shutdown occurs.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to use funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund during a government shutdown.
This ensures critical aviation services can continue even when Congress has not passed a full budget.
PROVISION 02
Limits funding to the rate of spending from the previous fiscal year for ongoing programs and activities.
This prevents new programs or expanded spending during a shutdown, maintaining a consistent level of operations.
PROVISION 03
Funding would be available for a maximum of 30 days or until a new appropriation bill or continuing resolution is enacted, whichever happens first.
This provides a temporary buffer to maintain essential services while Congress works to resolve funding issues.
PROVISION 04
Covers key FAA accounts, including Operations, Facilities and Equipment, Research, Engineering, and Development, and Grants-in-Aid for Airports.
This ensures that a broad range of vital FAA functions, from air traffic control to airport infrastructure, remain funded.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 75 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSSEP 19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
SEP 18
Introduced in House
SEP 18
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5451
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionSep 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
House BillHR 5451Transportation and Public Works
Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 19, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
75
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