119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5851 — Keep America Flying Act of 2026

“Making continuing appropriations for essential Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration pay and operations in the event of a Federal Government shutdown, and for other purposes.”

Transportation and public works

Introduced Oct 28, 2025

Last action Oct 28, 2025

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Oct 28, 2025

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Referred

Oct 28, 2025

Appropriations

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill provides continuing appropriations to pay air traffic controllers, other essential Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, and certain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees during the period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect (i.e., the government shutdown). Specifically, the bill provides FY2026 continuing appropriations to pay and provide benefits to air traffic controllers and other FAA essential operational personnel whose services are required for the safe and orderly operation of the national airspace system; andTSA employees engaged in screening operations, aviation security duties, or related mission-support...

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Oct 28, 2025

Introduced in House

Oct 28, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.