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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

Travel Delays - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The Aviation Funding Solvency Act. The Keep America Flying Act. The Keep Air Travel Safe Act. The Aviation Funding Stability Act.

Again and again, members of Congress have dusted off the same idea: ensuring the federal employees who control air traffic and screen passengers and bags at U.S. airports get paid during government shutdowns.

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