The Air Traffic Controller Protection Act requires the Secretary of Transportation to get explicit approval from Congress before reducing, replacing, or outsourcing 1 percent or more of the Federal Aviation Administration's workforce. Before seeking that approval, the Secretary must submit a detailed report to Congress explaining the reasons for the proposed staffing changes and analyzing how those changes would affect the aviation and transportation systems. The bill also prohibits the Department of Governmental Efficiency from exercising control over the FAA and prevents the air traffic control system from being privatized or outsourced to private companies. The legislation was introduced on April 8, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Essentially, this bill protects FAA jobs and the public air traffic control system by requiring congressional oversight of major workforce reductions and preventing privatization efforts.
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