Bill · H.R. 2431· House(119-HR-2431)
Don't Cut FAA Workers Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Don't Cut FAA Workers Act of 2025'' aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It seeks to limit mass layoffs of Federal Aviation Administration employees following a major aviation accident. Under this bill, the FAA Administrator is prohibited from carrying out a mass layoff within one year of such an accident. A mass layoff can only proceed if Congress passes a joint resolution approving it after receiving notification. The bill also provides specific definitions for mass layoffs, aircraft accidents, and fatal aviation injuries.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases transparency by requiring the FAA to notify Congress of proposed mass layoffs.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill increases federal oversight by requiring Congressional approval for FAA layoffs.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill limits the ability of the FAA to reduce staff through mass layoffs, potentially hindering spending reductions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Job Security for FAA Employees: The bill limits the ability of the Administrator to carry out or facilitate a mass layoff during the one-s-year period following a major aviation accident (Section 2(a)).
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Congressional Oversight: The bill requires the Administrator to submit notification to Congress regarding the number and type of employees proposed for a layoff, providing a mechanism for legislative review (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Check on Authority: By requiring a joint resolution of Congress to approve a mass layoff during the restricted period, the bill ensures that major personnel changes are subject to congressional approval (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Administrative Hurdles for the FAA: The Administrator is restricted from carrying out mass layoffs within a year of a major aviation accident unless Congress acts to approve the layoff via a joint resolution (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Introduced in House