H.R. 5455 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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, Sep 18, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryKeeps FAA funding flowing if Congress stalls
When Congress can't agree on a budget before a new fiscal year starts, the FAA could run out of money. This bill sets up an automatic backup: it lets the FAA keep spending from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund at last year's level until Congress passes a real budget. The automatic funding lasts up to 30 days, giving lawmakers time to figure things out.
How it affects you
If you fly, this matters because it helps ensure the FAA can keep operating air traffic control, airport inspections, and safety programs even during budget standoffs in Congress. Without this kind of backup plan, an FAA shutdown could disrupt flights and delay travel.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 18, 2025)
Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025
This 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 that were funded in the preceding fiscal year.
The bill provides the appropriations until the earlier of (1) the date on which the applicable regular appropriations bill for the fiscal year or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations becomes law, or (2) the date that is 30 days after the first day of a lapse in appropriations.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5455
A BILL
Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL-4) · Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 19, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.”