Restoring American Mineral Security Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2839

119th Congress

Restoring American Mineral Security Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Braun

R - IN

Cosponsors

34

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to set the hiring target for new air traffic controllers as the maximum number of individuals the FAA Academy can train. This aims to address the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers in the United States.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to set the hiring target for new air traffic controllers as the maximum number of individuals the FAA Academy can train. This aims to address the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers in the United States.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Air Traffic Controllers Hiring Act of 2023This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to set the hiring target for new air traffic controllers as the maximum number of individuals who are able to be trained at the FAA Academy.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Sets the air traffic controller hiring target as the maximum number the FAA Academy can train
Intended to address the shortage of air traffic controllers across the country
Gives priority consideration to applicants with recent air traffic control experience

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly impact the FAA and the air traffic control workforce. If enacted, it could lead to an increase in the number of air traffic controllers hired and trained each year, helping to alleviate the staffing shortage that has impacted air travel. Airline passengers and the broader aviation industry could also benefit from more fully staffed air traffic control facilities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2839, 119th Congress (2025). "Restoring American Mineral Security Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2839