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Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act

USA119th CongressHR-6744| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
Laura Gillen

Laura Gillen

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Tracey Mann (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Armed Services Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act, amends the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 to enhance the process by which military air traffic control specialists transition into civilian roles within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It specifically expands the duties and reporting requirements of the existing joint aviation employment training working group. The primary goal is to facilitate a smoother and more efficient integration of skilled military personnel into the civilian air traffic control workforce. The bill mandates that the working group develop comprehensive recommendations , in consultation with relevant bargaining representatives, to improve the transition of both civilian air traffic control specialists under the Department of Defense and members of the Armed Forces into various FAA air traffic control occupations. These roles include controllers, air traffic managers, and supervisors. The working group's findings and recommendations must also be included in its reports. To achieve these improvements, the working group is directed to identify and address specific barriers that currently hinder this transition. These barriers encompass issues in training, phraseology, systems, or technology that prevent the FAA from hiring certified military air traffic control specialists. Additionally, the group must examine challenges in translating military credentials and experience to civilian employment, and work towards standardizing controller credentials and training across the Armed Forces. A crucial consideration is ensuring military members earn equivalent FAA credentials before separating from service.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • January 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • January 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Transportation and Public Works

Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act

USA119th CongressHR-6744| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
This legislation, titled the Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act, amends the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 to enhance the process by which military air traffic control specialists transition into civilian roles within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It specifically expands the duties and reporting requirements of the existing joint aviation employment training working group. The primary goal is to facilitate a smoother and more efficient integration of skilled military personnel into the civilian air traffic control workforce. The bill mandates that the working group develop comprehensive recommendations , in consultation with relevant bargaining representatives, to improve the transition of both civilian air traffic control specialists under the Department of Defense and members of the Armed Forces into various FAA air traffic control occupations. These roles include controllers, air traffic managers, and supervisors. The working group's findings and recommendations must also be included in its reports. To achieve these improvements, the working group is directed to identify and address specific barriers that currently hinder this transition. These barriers encompass issues in training, phraseology, systems, or technology that prevent the FAA from hiring certified military air traffic control specialists. Additionally, the group must examine challenges in translating military credentials and experience to civilian employment, and work towards standardizing controller credentials and training across the Armed Forces. A crucial consideration is ensuring military members earn equivalent FAA credentials before separating from service.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • January 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • January 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Laura Gillen

Laura Gillen

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Tracey Mann (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Armed Services Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

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