Bill Detail
H.R. 2563
Congress: 119
Title
Aviation Education Remaining Operational Act
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Frank Lucas [R-OK-3]
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Status as of Aug 5, 7:54 PM · synced 8d ago
Introduced
2025-04-01
Data source mode: congress-gov
Bill Engagement
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, Okl…
Lobbyists on the case
- Mark Copeland2026 Q1
- Harrison Costello2026 Q1
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