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HR 5851 · in committee · significant

Keep America Flying Act of 2026

What this bill does

  • This bill funds air traffic controllers, FAA staff, and TSA security screeners during a government shutdown.
  • It affects millions of airline passengers and aviation workers who depend on safe flight operations.
  • Funding continues until Congress passes full-year budget or September 30, 2026, whichever comes first.

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  1. 01

    How would continuing to pay air traffic controllers and TSA screeners during a shutdown affect the federal budget compared to the broader costs of government operations halting?

  2. 02

    What specific aviation safety risks exist if air traffic controllers and TSA screeners are not funded during a shutdown period?

  3. 03

    Should funding mechanisms for essential aviation workers differ from other federal employees considered critical during shutdowns, and why?

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-10-28 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

  2. 2025-10-28 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-10-28 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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