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Search Results: keywords:"federal aviation administration"

H. R. 6967 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish procedures and reporting requirements for incidents relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,540
H.R. 6967, titled the "Safe Airspace for Americans Act," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create procedures for reporting and analyzing incidents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena. The bill mandates that within 180 days, the FAA must coordinate...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure there are good ways for airplane workers to tell the bosses about strange things they see in the sky, just like spotting a UFO, so everyone stays safe and nobody gets in trouble for speaking up.
H. R. 10318 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the use of physical or digital copies of certain certificates for certain Federal Aviation Administration inspections, and for other purposes.
December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:380
H.R. 10318, known as the “Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act,” proposes changes to title 49 of the United States Code. It allows pilots to use either physical or digital copies of certain certificates during Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspections. The bill...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10318 is a bill that lets pilots show either paper or digital versions of their important flying certificates when checked by the plane safety people (FAA). It wants to make sure the rules are updated so this can start happening a year after the bill becomes a law.
H. R. 8533 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall update the regulations to issue regulations to phase out the use of bleed air systems in certain aircraft, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:599
H. R. 8533, known as the “Safe Air on Airplanes Act,” requires the Federal Aviation Administration to update its regulations to phase out the use of bleed air systems in certain aircraft. The bill mandates that new aircraft designs stop using bleed air systems and that any...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop using a type of air from airplane engines called "bleed air" because it could have bad stuff in it. Airplanes would need to have better systems or special filters to keep the air clean, and this change would happen slowly over the next many years.
H. R. 7445 — To prohibit the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration from authorizing airport space to house undocumented migrants, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:258
H. R. 7445 is a bill that aims to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from allowing airports to be used for housing undocumented migrants. It specifies that no federal funds can be spent on accommodating undocumented migrants at any airport. The bill is known as...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7445 is a plan to stop airports from being places where people who don't have the right papers to stay in the country can live, and it says that no government money should be used for this purpose.
H. R. 8590 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to establish counter-UAS system training and require the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish related standards for initial and recurrent training programs or certifications for individuals seeking to operate counter-UAS detection and mitigation systems, equipment, or technology, and for other purposes.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:820
H. R. 8590 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to create training programs for operating systems that detect and counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. It requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8590 is a plan to teach people how to safely use special gadgets that can find and stop drones, making sure they don't mess with airplanes.
H.R. 2872 — An Act to amend the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013 to allow the Secretary of the Interior to issue electronic stamps under such Act, and for other purposes.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Engrossed Amendment Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,559
The bill, H.R. 2872, amends the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013 to permit the Secretary of the Interior to issue electronic stamps. Additionally, the bill, titled the "Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024," provides further...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets the government send duck stamps over the internet and gives more money to different programs, like healthcare and transportation, to help keep everything running smoothly. It changes some of the rules about how the money is tracked to make sure everything stays on budget.
H. R. 9949 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue or revise regulations to provide for temporary flight restrictions in the vicinity of outdoor music festivals.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:389
H. R. 9949, introduced by Mr. Ruiz in the 118th Congress, directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish temporary flight restrictions in the airspace near outdoor music festivals. This bill requires the FAA to issue updated regulations within one year to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of flying airplanes to make new rules so that when there is a big outdoor music show, with more than 30,000 people, planes can't fly too close to it, just like they do for air shows and big sports games. This is to keep everyone safe and avoid too many planes in the sky near the concert.
H. R. 6850 — To improve technology and address human factors in aviation safety, and for other purposes.
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December 19, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:5,087
H.R. 6850, known as the "Safe Landings Act," aims to improve aviation safety in the United States by enhancing technology and addressing human factors. The bill sets out several measures including implementing safety recommendations, developing pilot alert systems,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6850, called the "Safe Landings Act," is a plan to make flying safer by using better technology and figuring out how people work together on airplanes. It includes rules like having two pilots on some flights and making sure airplane fixes are checked carefully.
H. R. 8393 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to require that certain rotorcraft manufactured before April 5, 2020, comply with requirements relating to fuel system crash resistance, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:860
H.R. 8393, also known as the “Helicopter Passenger Protection Act,” aims to enhance safety for rotorcraft (helicopters) manufactured before April 5, 2020, by ensuring they comply with updated fuel system crash resistance standards. The bill mandates the Federal Aviation...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8393 wants to make sure old helicopters have safer fuel systems so they don't leak or catch fire in crashes. The goal is to make helicopters safer and protect people flying in them.
S. 3752 — To prohibit requiring a pilot of an unmanned aircraft to hold a medical certificate as a condition for piloting such aircraft, and for other purposes.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:498
S. 3752 aims to eliminate the requirement for pilots of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, to hold a medical certificate. The bill highlights that because drone pilots do not physically operate their aircraft in the same way as traditional pilots, such as using...
Simple Explanation
S. 3752 says that people who fly drones don't need to have a doctor's note saying they're healthy to fly because they operate drones differently than regular airplanes, like playing a video game instead of being inside the plane.
H. R. 6560 — To require The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to notify the public of any proposed new PBN flight procedure, and for other purposes.
December 01, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:775
H. R. 6560, also known as the “NOTIFIED Act,” requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to inform the public of any proposed new or modified flight procedures that affect airspace below 18,000 feet. The FAA must notify local officials, Members of Congress, and Aviation Roundtables...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure people are told if there are new or changed airplane paths flying low over where they live. It says the government must tell local leaders and groups nearby so everyone knows about these changes.
H. R. 8972 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to update certain regulations to allow for expanded use of lap held child restraints during flights, and for other purposes.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H. R. 8972, titled the “Safety for Our Babies Act of 2024,” is a bill that directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to update specific regulations to expand the use of lap-held child restraints on flights in the United States. The changes must be made...
Simple Explanation
The Safety for Our Babies Act of 2024 wants to let parents use special seat belts to keep babies safe on airplanes, and the airplane rules need to be changed quickly so this can happen.
S. 5295 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to enter into appropriate arrangements with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:425
S. 5295 requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to work with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to create a report on the health effects caused by air traffic noise and pollution. The bill mandates that a team of health and...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks the Federal Aviation Administration to work with some super-smart scientists to learn about how airplane noise and pollution can make people sick, and then tell the government what they find out.
H. RES. 1620 — Calling on law enforcement led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration to provide an immediate briefing to the public on the current drone situation in New Jersey and New York.
December 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:374
H. RES. 1620 is a resolution that addresses concerns about unidentified drones flying over New Jersey and New York. It calls for law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and the FAA, to provide a public briefing about the drone situation. The...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, grown-ups are asking special police groups to talk to everyone about mysterious flying toys, called drones, seen in New Jersey and New York. They want to make sure the drones don't cause any trouble and are used safely.
H. R. 8216 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:537
H.R. 8216 aims to amend U.S. law to allow the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to receive funding from 2024 to 2028. The bill also allows the City of Banning in California to be released from federal restrictions on its municipal airport, provided the city repays certain...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8216 is a bill that plans to give money to a group that looks after airplanes in the U.S. called the FAA, and it also wants a city in California to be free from rules about its airport if it pays back some money and gives away some airport things.
S. 4103 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement the anti-fraud and abuse recommendations of the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:405
S. 4103 aims to require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to adopt and implement recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to prevent fraud and abuse in aircraft registration. The bill, introduced by Mr. Grassley and Mr. Whitehouse, mandates that...
Simple Explanation
S. 4103 is a proposed law that asks the people in charge of airplanes in the U.S. to follow special advice to stop people from cheating when registering planes. They have to do this quickly and tell the government what they did to prevent bad things from happening.
S. 4979 — To establish an independent expert review panel to review and make findings and recommendations to inform the Federal Aviation Administration's implementation of a comprehensive and integrated Safety Management System for all lines of business within the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,094
S. 4979, titled the "FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2024," aims to create an independent expert panel to assess and offer recommendations for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Safety Management System. This panel will review whether the FAA's safety practices...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like hiring some smart people to check if the airplane safety helpers, called the FAA, are doing a good job keeping planes safe. They will also give tips on how the FAA can get even better at it.
H. R. 7454 — An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,432
The bill, H. R. 7454 or the "Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024," aims to extend the US laws and funding related to aviation programs. It authorizes the continuation of key aviation projects and financial support from October 1, 2023, until May 10, 2024. This includes...
Simple Explanation
The "Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024" is a bill that wants to keep airport programs running by giving them money and changing some rules until May 2024, but it doesn't clearly explain how the money will be used or why some amounts were chosen.
H. R. 7454 — An Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
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March 08, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:2,429
H.R. 7454, known as the “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024,” extends authorizations and funding for various federal aviation programs in the United States until May 2024. It amends sections of the U.S. Code related to the airport improvement program, the Federal...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7454 is a law that gives more money and time to help keep airplanes and airports running smoothly until May 2024. It also talks about collecting funds to pay for these improvements and making sure everything works well with no interruptions.
H. R. 7454 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
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February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,551
The bill H.R. 7454 aims to extend various programs related to airports and aviation in the United States. It proposes to amend the United States Code to prolong authorizations for the airport improvement program and extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep giving money to airports and airplane services in the country so they can keep running smoothly, but some people are worried because it doesn’t say exactly why they need all that money or how it will help.
H. R. 2872 — An Act Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
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January 19, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:2,642
H.R. 2872 is a bill titled "Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024," which makes continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. It extends funding for various programs related to health services, education, and government...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2872 is a plan to keep paying for important services like health and education until March 2024, making sure things like Medicare and Medicaid keep going. It changes how much money is given to some projects and has some money management rules that some people think could be clearer and more fair.
H. R. 7550 — To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a mechanism to make helicopter noise complaint data accessible to the Federal Aviation Administration.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:492
H. R. 7550 is a bill introduced to make helicopter noise complaint data more accessible. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to create a system within 180 days that allows the Federal Aviation Administration, helicopter operators in the Washington, DC, area, and the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for people to look up complaints about noisy helicopters flying near Washington, DC. It tells a government department to set up a website where people can see this information without reading anyone's personal details.
H. R. 9028 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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July 12, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:47,480
H.R. 9028 is a bill that allocates funding for the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, along with related agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The bill outlines detailed financial provisions for various programs and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9028 is like a big piggy bank that gives money to help fix roads and build houses for people, but it doesn't allow spending on things like fighting climate change or learning about race and fairness. Some people might not like that it also tells cities and towns they can’t use the money if they don’t follow certain rules.
H. R. 9687 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes.
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September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,017
H.R. 9687, known as the "Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2024," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations to support individuals in aviation who disclose mental health diagnoses. It aims to encourage these professionals to seek help and report mental health...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9687 is a plan to help people who work with airplanes feel okay about telling others if they have a mental health problem. It also talks about spending money to teach airplane doctors about mental health and make sure everyone feels safe and supported.
H. R. 9243 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to publish the list of medications that the Administrator has compiled for purposes of the medical certification of airmen, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:456
H.R. 9243, titled the Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2024, mandates that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publish a list of medications that are safe for airmen to take while obtaining medical certification. This list must be prepared in consultation with...
Simple Explanation
The Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2024 is a plan that asks the people in charge of flying airplanes to make a list of which medicines are okay for pilots to take to stay healthy and safe when flying. This list will be shared with everyone and updated every year to make sure it's always right.
H. R. 7696 — To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a Call to Action safety review of airport ramp worker safety, and for other purposes.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:688
H. R. 7696, titled the "Airport Ramp Worker Safety Act," requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to start a safety review focusing on the safety of airport ramp workers. This review will examine various factors such as existing regulations, accident reports,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of airplane safety to check how safe the workers are who help planes get ready to fly. They want to find better ways to keep these workers safe, like by making new rules and better training.
H. R. 7753 — To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study on the operation of helicopters within a 15 mile radius of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:612
H.R. 7753, also known as the "Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act," directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study helicopter activity around the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The study will examine the impact of helicopter noise on nearby...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of airplane rules to study how noisy helicopters are around the Statue of Liberty and to find ways to make it quieter for people living and playing nearby. They have to tell grown-ups in charge what they find out in about six months.
H. R. 7926 — To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to requirements for air carriers to disclose certain exposures to toxic fumes, and for other purposes.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,379
H.R. 7926, also known as the "Airline Travelers Right to Know Act," aims to enhance passenger safety by requiring U.S. air carriers to disclose information about potential exposure to toxic fumes on aircraft. The bill mandates that air carriers must inform passengers and crew about health...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7926 is a new rule that says airlines have to tell people flying in planes if there might be harmful fumes in the air. It wants to make sure everyone knows about any health risks and has safety tools, like oxygen masks, to keep them safe.
H. R. 7660 — To clarify minimum altitudes for go-arounds, inspection passes, practice approaches, and qualified instrument approaches.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:988
H.R. 7660, also known as the "Backcountry Aviation Protection Act," aims to clarify the minimum altitudes for various aviation maneuvers like go-arounds and practice approaches. The bill requires the FAA to update regulations within 180 days to allow qualified pilots to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7660 wants to make rules for airplanes, letting pilots sometimes fly lower when practicing or getting ready to land. It also makes sure pilots don't get in trouble for this until new rules are made.

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