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Aviation Education Remaining Operational Act
4/6/2025, 2:23 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2563
Bill 119 HR 2563, also known as the "Air Traffic Controller Training Continuity Act," aims to ensure that the training activities of air traffic controllers within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can continue uninterrupted in the event of a funding lapse. The bill also addresses other related purposes.
The bill recognizes the critical role that air traffic controllers play in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air travel in the United States. It seeks to prevent any disruptions in their training activities, which are essential for maintaining a highly skilled workforce.
By ensuring the continuity of air traffic controller training activities, the bill aims to uphold the FAA's commitment to providing safe and reliable air traffic control services. This is particularly important during times of uncertainty, such as funding lapses, when the agency's operations may be at risk. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2563 is designed to safeguard the training activities of air traffic controllers within the FAA and maintain the high standards of safety and efficiency in air travel. It underscores the importance of ensuring the continued readiness and professionalism of air traffic controllers, even in challenging circumstances.
The bill recognizes the critical role that air traffic controllers play in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air travel in the United States. It seeks to prevent any disruptions in their training activities, which are essential for maintaining a highly skilled workforce.
By ensuring the continuity of air traffic controller training activities, the bill aims to uphold the FAA's commitment to providing safe and reliable air traffic control services. This is particularly important during times of uncertainty, such as funding lapses, when the agency's operations may be at risk. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2563 is designed to safeguard the training activities of air traffic controllers within the FAA and maintain the high standards of safety and efficiency in air travel. It underscores the importance of ensuring the continued readiness and professionalism of air traffic controllers, even in challenging circumstances.
Congressional Summary of HR 2563
Aviation Education Remaining Operational Act or the AERO Act
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue FAA Academy operations in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, including air traffic controller training, during a lapse in FAA appropriations that results in a government shutdown or an emergency furlough.
If such a lapse in FAA appropriations occurs, the bill also exempts from furlough (1) all FAA employees providing services at the academy, and (2) students who are completing training at the academy and are FAA employees. This exemption requires the employees to continue working during a government shutdown.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2563
Bill HR 2563 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2563 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2563's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of April 1, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2563
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2563
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2563
To ensure the continuity of air traffic controller training activities of the Federal Aviation Administration in the event of a lapse in appropriation, and for other purposes.
To ensure the continuity of air traffic controller training activities of the Federal Aviation Administration in the event of a lapse in appropriation, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2563
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