H.R. 6086 · In committee · Transportation and Public Works

Aviation Funding Solvency Act

What it does

Provides continuing appropriations to the FAA from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund at the prior fiscal year's rate if no regular appropriations bill is enacted before the fiscal year begins.
Allows the FAA to use the balance of the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund minus $1 billion to fund programs and activities.
Requires the FAA to prioritize compensation payments for employees of the Air Traffic Organization if fund amounts are insufficient to continue all programs.
Permanently extends the FAA Non-premium War Risk Insurance Program, which provides premium-free aviation insurance to eligible air carriers under federal contract when requested by the Department of Defense or other fede

Official summary

Aviation Funding Solvency Act This 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…

Latest action

Dec 18, 2025: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Transportation and Infrastructure