FAA Faces Potential Shutdown This Weekend Without Congressional Action

The FAA could face a shutdown and funding lapse on Sunday if Congress can't act, with air traffic controllers forced to work without pay.
The FAA is estimating peak air travel this weekend, but grant money would stop and regulations would halt under a shutdown.
House Republicans don't have a specific plan to avoid an FAA shutdown and authorization lapse.
The House and Senate have competing FAA extension bills, but no clear path forward before funding expires Sunday.
Lawmakers largely blame the opposing chamber for the looming FAA lapse, with House Republicans opposing a Senate funding bill.

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