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GLOSSARY Shutdown Furlough (also called an Emergency Furlough) In the event that funds are not available due to a lapse in appropriations or authorization, a "shutdown" furlough may occur. A shutdown furlough is necessary when a federal agency no longer has the necessary funds or authority to operate and must shut down those activities that are not excepted, pursuant to applicable laws and regulations. Even employees who perform excepted activities cannot be paid for their work during a shutdown furlough. Based on the nature of an emergency or lapse of appropriation/authorization furlough, the agency has very little advanced notice prior to implementation. THUD The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee. THUD writes the appropriations bill and oversees funding for the FAA. THUD Appropriations Bill The appropriations legislation that provides funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related agencies. This includes funding for the FAA. See also Appropriations Bill. Title 49 The provision of the United States Code that applies to transportation, including the FAA. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) UAS are also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAV), or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). In the mainstream, UAS are also known as "drones" (i.e. aircraft without a human pilot aboard). White Paper A government or other authoritative report explaining a complex issue in a concise manner. It is meant to help readers understand an issue, solve problems, and/or make decisions. M E E T I N G T I P S Try to establish a personal connection or figure out something that you have in common with the staffer or member. But at the same time, don't get overly personal or partisan. via cq roll call 81

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