Keep America Flying Act of 2026
S 3031, the Keep America Flying Act of 2026, provides temporary funding to ensure continued pay and benefits for critical aviation personnel during the 2025-2026 federal budget gap. It appropriates funds for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners, and their contractors who support flight safety and security operations. This funding covers standard pay, allowances, and benefits for these staff until regular appropriations are enacted or by September 30, 2026. The bill directly affects FAA and TSA employees and contractors whose work is essential to maintaining safe air travel.
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Introduced Oct 22, 2025
Last action Oct 22, 2025
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Oct 22, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day October 21, 2025).
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Oct 22, 2025
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