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HR 5851119th CongressIn Committee
Keep America Flying Act of 2026
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R-Michigan)
Defense & National SecurityEconomy & TaxesInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Keep America Flying Act of 2026 provides continuing appropriations to fund Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration personnel during government shutdowns, ensuring uninterrupted air travel operations and security screening through fiscal year 2026 with retroactive effect to September 2025.
Key Points
- 1Appropriates necessary funds for FAA air traffic controllers' standard pay, benefits, and operational support to maintain safe national airspace system functionality during shutdown periods
- 2Allocates equivalent funding for TSA employees conducting aviation security screening and mission-critical security operations to prevent airport disruptions and safety risks
- 3Makes these emergency appropriations retroactive to September 30, 2025, and continues funding until regular appropriations are enacted or through September 30, 2026
Impact Areas
FAA air traffic controllers and essential operational personnelTSA security screening staff and aviation security personnelNational air transportation system and passenger travel operationsGovernment contractors supporting FAA and TSA mission functions
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