According to statement by AIA President and CEO David F. Melcher, AIA is pleased Congress has passed the 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which avoids a year-long continuing resolution. FAA is to receive $16.3 billion, including increases for Next Gen air transportation modernization initiatives and unmanned aircraft system integration. NASA funding is increased to $19.3 billion, NOAA will receive $5.8 billion for fiscal year 2016, and DOD is slated to receive base budget of $514.1 billion.