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GLOSSARY Sequestration Members of Congress implemented sequestration as a tool to reduce federal expenditures. In 2013, sequestration drastically cut the FAA's budget and as a result, forced the FAA to institute a hiring freeze and shutter the FAA Academy between March and December 2013. Congress avoided sequestration through passage of a variety of spending packages for F Y 2014 and 2015. Congress removed the threat of sequestration through F Y 2019, but it threatens to return in F Y 2020 and 2021 unless Congress takes further action. 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 will be triggered 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. The THUD Subcommittee writes the appropriations bill and oversees funding for the FAA. The House THUD Subcommittee is chaired by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and the ranking member is Rep. David Price (D-NC). The Senate THUD Subcommittee is chaired by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and the ranking member is Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI). 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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