Aviation Funding Solvency Act

House Bill

H.R. 6086

119th Congress

Aviation Funding Solvency Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sam Graves

R - MO

Cosponsors

17

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Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill would allow the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue operations, including paying employee salaries, even if the federal government shuts down due to a lapse in appropriations. It would do this by allowing the FAA to access funds from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund to keep key programs running.

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Aviation Funding Solvency Act

This bill would allow the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue operations, including paying employee salaries, even if the federal government shuts down due to a lapse in appropriations. It would do this by allowing the FAA to access funds from th

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This bill would allow the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue operations, including paying employee salaries, even if the federal government shuts down due to a lapse in appropriations. It would do this by allowing the FAA to access funds from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund to keep key programs running.

Bill Number: 6086
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Title: Aviation Funding Solvency Act
Bill Number: 6086
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: This bill would allow the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue operations, including paying employee salaries, even if the federal government shuts down due to a lapse in appropriations. It would do this by allowing the FAA to access funds from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund to k

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue operations, including paying employee salaries, even if the federal government shuts down due to a lapse in appropriations. It would do this by allowing the FAA to access funds from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund to keep key programs running.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Aviation Funding Solvency ActThis bill provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if (1) an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins, or (2) a law making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect.Specifically, the bill provides appropriations from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities that were funded in the preceding fiscal year. The FAA may use the balance of the fund, minus $1 billion. If the FAA determines that the amounts from the fund are insufficient to continue all programs, projects, or activities, then the FAA must prioritize compensation payments for employees of the Air Traffic Organization (e.g., air traffic controllers).The bill provides the appropriations until the date on which either (1) specified appropriations legislation for the fiscal year becomes law, or (2) a bill making continuing appropriations becomes law.Finally, the bill permanently extends the FAA Non-premium War Risk Insurance Program. This program provides aviation insurance without a premium to eligible air carriers at the request of the Department of Defense or another federal agency, provided that the agency agrees to indemnify the FAA from all losses covered under the insurance. Eligible air carriers include those whose operations are under a federal contract and are necessary for national security or to carry out U.S. foreign policy.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides temporary funding from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund to keep the FAA operational during a government shutdown
Allows the FAA to continue critical programs and pay employee salaries when regular appropriations are not available
Limits the use of the revolving fund to maintain a minimum balance of $1 billion

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact the Federal Aviation Administration and the aviation industry, ensuring the continuity of air traffic control, safety inspections, and other essential FAA functions even if Congress fails to pass appropriations bills on time. Airline passengers and the broader economy would also benefit from avoiding major disruptions to air travel during a government shutdown.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6086, 119th Congress (2025). "Aviation Funding Solvency Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6086

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