Bills · S 3031
INTRODUCED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3031Transportation and Public Works
Keep America Flying Act of 2026
INTRO OCT 22· LAST ACTION OCT 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the real-world impact of government shutdowns on critical services. When the government shuts down, essential workers often go without pay, leading to potential morale issues and, in some cases, a risk to public safety and convenience if those services are curtailed.
If this bill becomes law, it means that even during a federal shutdown, air traffic control and airport security would continue to function with paid staff, reducing the chances of major disruptions to air travel, which can have significant economic consequences and inconvenience millions of travelers. If it doesn't pass, these essential personnel could be forced to work without pay, or services could be severely limited, potentially compromising air travel safety and security, and causing widespread flight delays and cancellations.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Automatically provides necessary funding for the pay, allowances, and benefits of essential Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel during a government shutdown.
This ensures air traffic controllers and other key staff continue working and getting paid, maintaining the safety and order of the national airspace system.
PROVISION 02
Automatically provides necessary funding for the pay, allowances, and benefits of essential Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel during a government shutdown.
This ensures TSA screeners and security staff continue their duties, maintaining airport security and screening operations.
PROVISION 03
Extends funding to contractors providing essential support services to the FAA and TSA personnel covered by the bill during a shutdown.
This ensures that critical support functions for air safety and security also continue uninterrupted.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the funding will last until a regular budget or continuing appropriation is enacted, or until September 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
This sets clear boundaries for the temporary funding mechanism, preventing it from becoming a permanent solution.
PROVISION 05
Establishes an effective date of September 30, 2025, making the provisions retroactive to cover the start of the fiscal year 2026.
This ensures that funding would be available immediately at the beginning of the fiscal year if a shutdown were to occur.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
131
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 44%
DEM 2 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSOCT 22
Introduced in Senate
OCT 22
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day October 21, 2025).
OCT 22
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 205.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3031
Congress119th
StatusIntroduced
IntroducedOct 22, 2025
Last actionOct 22, 2025
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INTRODUCED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED OCT 22, 2025
Senate BillS 3031Transportation and Public Works
Keep America Flying Act of 2026
INTRODUCED OCT 22, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 22, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
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