Regulations and Government
Key Lawmakers Unveil Bill To Protect FAA from Shutdowns
The bill would enable the FAA to draw completely from the aviation trust fund and continue operating at current funding levels during government shutdowns.

U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon) and aviation subcommittee head Rick Larsen (D-Washington) introduced legislation today to shield FAA programs and personnel from future government shutdowns. The legislation, which comes in the wake of the historic 35-day shutdown and as the government faces the possibility of another funding lapse next week, would enable the FAA to continue to receive funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) and continue operating at current funding levels in the event of another government shutdown.


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