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HR 5455119th CongressIn Committee
Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025
Introduced: Sep 18, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-Florida)
Infrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025 establishes an automatic funding mechanism for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during government shutdowns or lapses in appropriations. The bill authorizes the use of funds from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to continue FAA operations when regular appropriations have not been enacted. This ensures that critical aviation safety and infrastructure programs can continue operating without interruption for up to 30 days during funding gaps, preventing disruptions to air traffic control, airport operations, and aviation safety programs that could otherwise occur during government shutdowns.
Key Points
- 1Authorizes automatic funding from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA operations during appropriations lapses, covering operations, facilities and equipment, research and development, and airport grants
- 2Limits funding to the same rate of operations as the previous fiscal year's appropriations, preventing expansion of programs during the emergency funding period
- 3Provides funding for a maximum of 30 days or until regular appropriations or a continuing resolution is enacted, whichever comes first
- 4Requires that any expenditures made under this emergency authority be charged against regular appropriations once they are enacted
- 5Amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize expenditures from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for this purpose
Impact Areas
Aviation Safety: Ensures continuous operation of air traffic control and safety oversight programs during government funding lapsesAirport Operations: Maintains funding for airport infrastructure grants and operations without interruptionFederal Employees: Allows FAA personnel to continue working during shutdowns, preventing furloughs that could compromise aviation safetyTraveling Public: Protects passengers from potential flight delays or safety concerns that could result from FAA shutdownsAviation Industry: Provides stability and predictability for airlines, airports, and aviation businesses that depend on consistent FAA operations
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