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Transportation Committee Approves Aviation Funding Stability Act

H.R. 1108 now moves to Congress to prevent consequences on the aviation industry in the event of a future government shutdown. Courtesy Architect of the Capitol/Wikimedia Commons
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Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed H.R. 1108, the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019.
  • This legislation aims to ensure FAA funding during government shutdowns, preventing industry complications like those caused by the recent 35-day shutdown.
  • The previous shutdown led to significant delays in FAA certifications and approvals, impacting manufacturers and flight training organizations.
  • H.R. 1108 must now pass the House, Senate, and receive presidential approval to become law.
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In a move to prevent future complications in the aviation industry akin to those that transpired as a result of the partial government shutdown earlier this year, the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has passed H.R. 1108, the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019. H.R. 1108 was introduced on February 8 and its advancement from the Committee is the first major hurdle on its way to becoming law.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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