NATCA Impact : The lack of a stable and predictable funding stream leaves the FAA in
financial limbo, and prevents government agencies from starting new projects or
adjusting priorities. NATCA GA staff continues to meet with members of Congress and
their staff to remind them of the importance of a stable, predictable funding stream, and
the consequences of a government shutdown.
LEGISLATIVE WATCHLIST
In addition to executive actions from President Trump, the new Congress is already
working on anti - federal employee bills. With Republicans officially in control of the House,
Senate, and White House, the number of proposals that would negatively impact federal
employees will rise. GA staff has been and will conti nue preparing to fight these
proposals.
FAIR Act : Rep. Gerry Connolly (D - VA - 11) is re - introducing the FAIR Act in the new
115th Congress. This legislation would propose a 3.2% pay raise in FY 2018 for all
federal employees (which includes a pay increase o f 2% plus a locality pay adjustment
of 1.2% for this coming year.) NATCA supports this and has endorsed the legislation.
