April 8, 2025
Mrs. Torres of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
To require approval from Congress for a certain reduction of Federal Aviation Administration workforce, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Air Traffic Controller Protection Act
or the ATC Protection Act
.
Sec. 2. Reduction, replacement, or outsource of FAA staffing
(a) Reduction in staffing
(1) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in order for the Secretary of Transportation to reduce, replace, or outsource 1 percent or more of the workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Secretary shall obtain explicit approval from Congress.
(2) Report to Congress
Before seeking approval from Congress under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to Congress a report detailing the rationale for any decision to reduce, replace, or outsource 1 percent or more of the workforce of the Federal Aviation Administration as well as any analysis on how such decision will impact the aviation and transportation system at large.
(b) DOGE control
The Administrator of the Department of Governmental Efficiency may not exercise control over the Federal Aviation Administration.
(c) ATC privatization
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the air traffic control system of the Federal Aviation Administration may not be privatized or outsourced from the Federal Aviation Administration.