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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5667· House(119-HR-5667)

To provide for continued operation of the Federal Aviation Administration in the event of a lapse in appropriations.

Rep. Van Drew
Age: 73 years
New Jersey
Introduced
9/30/2025
Last activity
9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsored by
Jefferson Van Drew
Cosponsors
None
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is designed to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration can keep running if there is a lapse in appropriations. It provides for the necessary amounts to fund the operation of the Administration during such a time. The funding is limited to a specific timeframe to prevent indefinite spending. Specifically, it covers the lesser of 30 days or the actual duration of the lapse.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+1

    Continued FAA operation prevents disruptions to the aviation and logistics industries.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1

    Maintaining aviation services helps ensure the continued stability of air travel networks used by urban populations.

  • Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+1

    Ensuring FAA continuity supports the stability of the national aviation infrastructure.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill provides for additional appropriations to maintain agency operations during a funding lapse.