Sec. 548. There is appropriated $140,000,000 for an additional amount for “Department of Transportation—Federal Aviation Administration—Operations” for air traffic organization activities, to remain available until September 30, 2027: * Provided,* That the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall only use such amounts to provide a rate of pay increase for calendar year 2026 of 3.8 percent, for air traffic controllers, as defined by section 2109(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code, and air traffic controller supervisors or managers who are not covered under such section, but who manage air traffic: * Provided further,* That such adjustment shall be implemented for all such employees only to the extent the Administrator determines, in his sole discretion, that improvements in workforce scheduling, staffing utilization, or other operational efficiencies are achieved that contribute to addressing workforce shortfalls and enhancing aviation safety: * Provided further,* That if the Administrator makes such determination, then such adjustment shall be effective the first pay period beginning after January 1, 2026: * Provided further,* That amounts provided by this section shall be subject to the same authorities and conditions as if such amounts were provided by the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2026.

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