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Aviation Education Remaining Operational Act

USA119th CongressHR-2563| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill ensures the continuous operation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, during a lapse in appropriations or government shutdown. It mandates the FAA Administrator to continue all activities and support services, including critical air traffic controller training , to keep the Academy fully operational throughout such periods and prevent disruptions to the training pipeline. Additionally, the legislation stipulates that all FAA employees providing services at the Academy, along with FAA-employed students completing training there, shall be excepted from furlough during these financial disruptions. This measure aims to safeguard the nation's air traffic control system by ensuring essential staff and trainees can continue their work and education without interruption.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Aviation Education Remaining Operational Act

USA119th CongressHR-2563| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
This bill ensures the continuous operation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, during a lapse in appropriations or government shutdown. It mandates the FAA Administrator to continue all activities and support services, including critical air traffic controller training , to keep the Academy fully operational throughout such periods and prevent disruptions to the training pipeline. Additionally, the legislation stipulates that all FAA employees providing services at the Academy, along with FAA-employed students completing training there, shall be excepted from furlough during these financial disruptions. This measure aims to safeguard the nation's air traffic control system by ensuring essential staff and trainees can continue their work and education without interruption.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Frank D. Lucas

Frank D. Lucas

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted