Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress - AP News
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Congress has stalled bills that would pay FAA and TSA workers during government shutdowns.
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If a shutdown occurs, airport security officers and air traffic controllers may work without paychecks, potentially affecting airport operations and flight schedules that depend on these workers.
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Legislation designed to ensure Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration workers continue receiving pay during government shutdowns has been introduced in Congress but has stalled without advancing. The bills address a persistent problem: during shutdowns, these essential workers typically continue working without paychecks while Congress debates budget disputes, creating financial hardship for thousands of federal employees. The stalled proposals reflect broader gridlock over shutdown funding measures, with competing congressional factions unable to agree on spending bills that would keep the government funded. If passed, such legislation would guarantee uninterrupted compensation for FAA and TSA workers even when the broader government shuts down due to congressional budget disagreements. The failure to advance these bills means the possibility remains that essential airport and aviation security personnel could work without pay during future shutdowns.
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Legislation to ensure FAA and TSA worker pay during shutdowns has been introduced but has not advanced in Congress.
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