After coming to terms on a short-term bill that kept the federal government funded through last week, congressional leaders reached a full agreement on Sunday for a $1.07 trillion budget deal that will run through September 30, which is the end of the fiscal year. And, for now, the Essential Air Service program is one of the proposed cuts that will remain funded.
Essential Air Service Makes the Cut in Congressional Budget Bill
Key Takeaways:
- Congressional leaders reached a $1.07 trillion budget agreement for the fiscal year ending September 30.
- The Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which the Trump administration had proposed eliminating, will remain funded in this new budget deal.
- EAS provides crucial federal subsidies for commercial air service to rural airports, and its proposed cuts faced strong opposition from communities arguing it was vital for their air connectivity.
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