AFA Supports Aviation Funding Stability Act
September 27, 2025 - There is an alternative to furloughs and work without pay during a shutdown. We’re proud to support the Aviation Funding Stability Act, which would insulate FAA programs and personnel from a government shutdown and allow them to perform their critical work without disruption.
The Aviation Funding Stability Act would allow the FAA to keep all of its programs running and all of its employees working for 30 days by drawing from its Airports and Airways Trust Fund during any lapse in typical government appropriations.
President Sara Nelson issued the following statement in support:
“We cannot allow politics to disrupt aviation safety and security. During the 2019 shutdown, our system was stretched to the breaking point, and further strained by the pandemic. A shutdown today could have catastrophic consequences for our entire economy and most importantly, for our safety and security. We urge Congress to pass the Aviation Funding Stability Act to ensure that our nation's aviation workers are able to continue our vital work without disruption.”
Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9), the former Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, and Andre Carson (IN-7), a Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, introduced the legislation last week.
