To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit mass layoffs of employees of the Federal Aviation Administration within 1 year of a major aviation accident, and for other purposes.

3/28/2025, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2431

Bill 119 hr 2431, also known as the "Federal Aviation Administration Employee Protection Act," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code in order to restrict mass layoffs of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees within one year of a major aviation accident. The bill seeks to provide protection for FAA employees who may be unfairly targeted for layoffs following a tragic event in the aviation industry.

The primary goal of this legislation is to prevent knee-jerk reactions by the FAA in response to aviation accidents, which could lead to the unjust termination of employees who may not be directly responsible for the incident. By implementing a restriction on mass layoffs within the first year after a major aviation accident, the bill aims to ensure that employees are given a fair chance to defend their positions and avoid being unfairly dismissed due to external circumstances.

In addition to limiting mass layoffs, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to employee protection within the FAA. While the specifics of these additional purposes are not detailed in the summary, it can be inferred that they are intended to further safeguard the rights and job security of FAA employees. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2431 seeks to promote fairness and accountability within the FAA by preventing hasty and unjustified layoffs in the aftermath of aviation accidents. By providing a buffer period of one year following a major incident, the legislation aims to protect the livelihoods of FAA employees and ensure that they are not unfairly penalized for events beyond their control.

Current Status of Bill HR 2431

Bill HR 2431 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2431 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2431's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of March 27, 2025

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To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit mass layoffs of employees of the Federal Aviation Administration within 1 year of a major aviation accident, and for other purposes.To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit mass layoffs of employees of the Federal Aviation Administration within 1 year of a major aviation accident, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2431

Josh Gottheimer

New Jersey(Democrat)

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