H.R. 2431: Don't Cut FAA Workers Act of 2025

The bill, known as the "Don't Cut FAA Workers Act of 2025," aims to amend Title 49 of the United States Code to limit mass layoffs at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following a major aviation accident. Here are the key points of what the bill proposes:

1. Limitation on Mass Layoffs

The FAA is prohibited from carrying out or facilitating a mass layoff for a duration of one year after a major aviation accident. This measure is intended to help maintain stability and resources within the FAA during a critical time for public safety and operational effectiveness.

2. Definition of Mass Layoff

A mass layoff is defined as any reduction in workforce that results in:

• Ten or more employees being laid off at a single site of employment during a 90-day period, or
• Two hundred fifty or more employees being laid off regardless of location.

3. Congressional Approval for Layoffs

If the FAA Administrator intends to carry out a mass layoff during the specified one-year period, they must:

• Notify Congress about the proposed layoff, detailing the number and type of affected employees.
• Obtain Congressional approval within 60 days of the notification. If Congress enacts a joint resolution approving the layoffs, the FAA may proceed.

4. Definitions Related to Aviation Accidents

The bill includes specific definitions for key terms:

• Major Aviation Accident: An accident involving a civil aircraft that results in a fatal aviation injury.
• Aircraft Accident: Any occurrence during flight that leads to significant damage or injury and encompasses the time from when a person boards until disembarkation.
• Fatal Aviation Injury: An injury from an aircraft accident that leads to death within 30 days of the incident.

5. Impact on FAA Operations

The bill aims to protect FAA workers and bolster the agency’s capability to manage air safety effectively after a major incident by preventing sudden and large-scale layoffs that could undermine trust in the FAA and the aviation sector's operational capacity.

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