Bills · HR 5732
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5732Transportation and Public Works
Keep Air Travel Safe Act
INTRO OCT 10· LAST ACTION OCT 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenMillions of Americans who travel by air would be directly affected, as their security screening experience at airports would remain consistent even during a government shutdown. This bill aims to ensure that airport checkpoints remain fully staffed and operational, preventing potential disruptions, longer lines, or reduced security measures that could otherwise occur if TSA personnel were furloughed or worked without pay.
TSA employees would also be directly affected because they would continue to be paid and perform their duties during a funding lapse, rather than facing furloughs or working without guaranteed pay, as has happened in previous shutdowns. Additionally, airlines and airport operators would benefit from the stability in security operations, avoiding the chaos and operational challenges that can arise from inconsistent or reduced TSA services.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the TSA to continue all its programs and activities, including security screening, during a government shutdown.
Ensures airport security operations are maintained without interruption during federal funding lapses.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that funding for continued TSA operations will come from existing unspent money (unobligated balances) from a previous law.
Provides a clear funding source to avoid relying on new appropriations during a shutdown.
PROVISION 03
Limits the continuation of funding to 180 days or until new appropriations are passed, whichever comes first.
Sets a temporary period for this emergency funding, encouraging Congress to resolve funding issues.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that funding levels for continued operations cannot exceed the rate of the previous fiscal year.
Prevents an increase in spending during the emergency funding period.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSOCT 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
OCT 10
Introduced in House
OCT 10
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
OCT 10
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 5732
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 10, 2025
Last actionOct 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 10, 2025
House BillHR 5732Transportation and Public Works
Keep Air Travel Safe Act
INTRODUCED OCT 10, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 13, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
34
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