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House Committee Votes to Pay Air Traffic Controllers Amid Shutdown

12/17/2025

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On December 16, 2025, a U.S. House committee will vote to pay air traffic controllers and key workers during shutdowns.
The vote follows a 43-day shutdown that affected 6 million passengers and caused 7,100 flight cancellations.
The committee will require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to approve supersonic jet transport by April 2027.
Environmental concerns persist over supersonic fuel consumption.

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Story summary

On December 16, 2025, a U.S. House committee will vote to pay air traffic controllers and key workers during shutdowns.
The vote follows a 43-day shutdown that affected 6 million passengers and caused 7,100 flight cancellations.
The committee will require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to approve supersonic jet transport by April 2027.
Environmental concerns persist over supersonic fuel consumption.