This bill makes sure that the Federal Aviation Administration can keep working even if the government runs out of money. It uses a special fund to maintain important aviation services during shutdowns.
Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025This bill provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if (1) an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins, or (2) a joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year.
1. This bill ensures funding for the Federal Aviation Administration during a government shutdown. 2. It allows the use of money from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA activities. 3. The bill continues funding at the same level as the previous fiscal year. 4. It guarantees that FAA programs can operate without interruption if funding is delayed. 5. The bill applies until a new budget is approved or a temporary funding measure is in place.
Air travelers and workers in the aviation industry rely on the Federal Aviation Administration for safety and operations.