Bills · HR 5667
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5667Transportation and Public Works
To provide for continued operation of the Federal Aviation Administration in the event of a lapse in appropriations.
INTRO SEP 30· LAST ACTION SEP 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because government shutdowns can severely disrupt vital services, and air travel is a critical component of the nation's economy and infrastructure. Historically, shutdowns have led to concerns about air traffic control staffing and aviation safety, and have caused significant flight delays and cancellations as a result of furloughed personnel or reduced operations.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a temporary safeguard against immediate air travel disruptions during short-term government shutdowns, preventing potential safety risks and economic losses associated with a crippled aviation system. If it doesn't become law, the FAA would remain subject to the full impact of any future funding lapses, potentially leading to more widespread flight issues and safety concerns during government shutdowns.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill automatically provides (appropriates) necessary funds for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
This ensures that the FAA has the financial resources to continue its operations even when general government funding runs out.
PROVISION 02
This automatic funding is triggered specifically when there is a lapse in appropriations for the FAA.
It targets the specific scenario of a government shutdown to prevent immediate disruption of aviation services.
PROVISION 03
The duration of this emergency funding is limited to a maximum of 30 days or the length of the funding lapse, whichever is shorter.
This provides a temporary solution during a shutdown without permanently isolating the FAA from overall budget negotiations.
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2 EVENTSSEP 30
Introduced in House
SEP 30
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5667
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionSep 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
House BillHR 5667Transportation and Public Works
To provide for continued operation of the Federal Aviation Administration in the event of a lapse in appropriations.
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 30, 2025
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