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HR 5251 107th Congress House

Air Traffic Equity Act of 2002

Official title: To provide equitable pay to air traffic managers, supervisors, and specialists of the Federal Aviation Administration at regional and headquarters locations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 24, 2002 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Administrative remediesAir traffic controllersCivil Service pensionsDepartment of Transportation
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Employee-management relations in governmentFederal employeesGrievance proceduresLabor and EmploymentLawOffice of Personnel ManagementPay equityTransportation and Public WorksWage restitution
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 26, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Jul 26, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 26, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Air Traffic Equity Act of 2002 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to adjust the annual rates of basic pay applicable to uncovered air traffic MSS employees (an air traffic controller assigned as a manager, supervisor, or staff specialist or any additional employee designated as critical to accomplishing the FAA air traffic control mission that is not covered by the air traffic control specialized compensation system). Requires such adjustment to align the rates with the annual rates of basic pay applicable to covered air traffic MSS employees (air traffic MSS employees covered by the air traffic control specialized compensation system). Sets forth certain basic pay adjustment requirements, including the payment of a lump sum to uncovered and former air traffic MSS employees. Entitles an individual aggrieved by a final determination under this Act to appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board, or through any contractual grievance procedure applicable to the employee as a member of a collective bargaining unit.
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Sep 24, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5251: Air Traffic Equity Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5251/
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"H.R. 5251: Air Traffic Equity Act of 2002." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5251/.
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