With government funding set to expire tonight at midnight, NATA joined the Modern Skies Coalition in urging Congress to take immediate action to avert a government shutdown. In a letter to Republican and Democrat Senate and House leaders yesterday, 50 organizations representing all sectors of the aviation industry warned of the detrimental effects of a government shutdown on aviation safety, NAS modernization, U.S. innovation, and the national economy.
Although President Trump met with the Congressional leaders of both parties in the Oval Office yesterday, the meeting ended with no path forward on a funding patch. The Senate is slated to vote again this evening on the two Continuing Resolutions that failed floor votes two weeks ago. NATA is monitoring Congressional progress and analyzing the DOT shutdown plan released today; we will alert members of any funding lapse and anticipated interruptions in FAA programs and services. As in previous shutdowns, exempted safety professionals including air traffic controllers, TSA screeners, and safety technicians will continue to work without pay.
NATA remains committed to working with our coalition partners, policymakers, and industry leaders to strengthen aviation safety, modernize infrastructure, and support uninterrupted operations that benefit communities across the country.