Senator Tammy Duckworth calls for $10,000 bonuses for all air traffic controllers who worked without pay during a government shutdown.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Duckworth Calls for Equal Bonuses for All Air Traffic Controllers: U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth has urged Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to grant $10,000 bonuses to all air traffic controllers and technicians who worked without pay during the recent government shutdown, not just a select few. She emphasized the unfairness of excluding 96% of the workforce while they handled critical responsibilities.
Health and Safety Concerns Raised: In her letter, Duckworth warned that the decision sets a troubling precedent, potentially pressuring controllers to forgo authorized sick leave, which could compromise safety in air traffic management. She stressed that the complexity and stress of ATC jobs require full focus and health, which could be jeopardized by such policies.
Long-term Implications for Workforce Morale: Duckworth noted the ongoing staffing shortage in the FAA, with 3,800 certified controllers necessary for optimal operations. She argued that recognizing all employees’ contributions with bonuses is vital for morale and retention, asserting that the total cost would be minimal compared to the FAA's annual budget.
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Tammy Duckworth Fundraising
Tammy Duckworth recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 1523rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Duckworth disclosed $101.68 of spending. This was the 1744th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Duckworth disclosed $7.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 1446th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Tammy Duckworth Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Tammy Duckworth is worth $1.3M, as of December 3rd, 2025. This is the 296th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Duckworth has approximately $815.9K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Tammy Duckworth Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Tammy Duckworth:
- S.3258: A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to publish the list of medications that the Administrator has compiled for purposes of the medical certification of airmen and air traffic control specialists, and for other purposes.
- S.3144: Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025
- S.3143: HOPE Act
- S.3142: I–VETS Act
- S.3033: Improving Access to Care for Rural Veterans Act
- S.2943: ACE Veterans Act
You can track bills proposed by Tammy Duckworth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Duckworth.
