Contact Congress about S. 3031: Keep America Flying Act of 2026

Key FAA and TSA workers would keep getting paid during a federal shutdown in fiscal year 2026. Some supporting contractors could also be paid. The temporary funding would stop once Congress passes the usual funding laws or by September 30, 2026.

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Keep America Flying Act of 2026 is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 205.

Latest action on S. 3031: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 205.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the people who keep planes moving safely and airports secure during a shutdown. Air traffic controllers and other essential FAA staff would keep getting paid. TSA screeners and related security staff would too. Some contractors that directly support those jobs could also keep getting paid if agency leaders approve it. Travelers, airlines, airports, and freight shippers could feel the effects if steadier staffing helps avoid delays and disruptions.

Why this matters: Shutdowns can leave critical aviation workers on the job without pay, and that can strain the system fast. This bill tries to prevent that for air traffic control and airport security in fiscal year 2026. If it works as intended, travelers and airports could see fewer staffing problems, delays, and security disruptions during a shutdown. At the same time, the bill promises whatever money is needed for these costs and pushes the final accounting into later funding laws.

Key provisions in S. 3031

• Sets up automatic temporary funding for fiscal year 2026 if Congress has not passed regular or short-term spending bills yet.
• Keeps normal pay, extra pay, benefits, and similar payments going for essential FAA staff, including air traffic controllers.
• Keeps normal pay, extra pay, benefits, and similar payments going for TSA workers who screen passengers or bags, handle aviation security, or do support work tied to that job.
• Lets the Transportation Secretary pay FAA contractors if the Secretary decides they directly support those essential FAA workers.
• Lets the TSA Administrator or Acting Administrator pay TSA contractors if that person decides they directly support the covered TSA workers.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 3031

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Questions people ask about S. 3031

What is S. 3031?

Key FAA and TSA workers would keep getting paid during a federal shutdown in fiscal year 2026. Some supporting contractors could also be paid. The temporary funding would stop once Congress passes the usual funding laws or by September 30, 2026.

How do I support or oppose S. 3031?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 3031?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 3031 before I act?

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