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Airlines & Aviation

Airlines, air cargo, airports, and aviation services. Air traffic modernization, safety and consumer rules, airport grants, and workforce programs decide the schedule.

Measures whose provisions reach this industry directly, verified against the bill text. Measures written for this industry lead the list, then measures that plainly change how it operates; within each, the likeliest to become law come first. Measures that have become law or failed are removed. Measures written to all of Transportation & Warehousing are included and marked Sector-wide.

Measures that reach Airlines & Aviation directly

S 3257 US Senate Last action
October 1, 2026 MixedFair chance of law

John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

John Hoeven (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would direct the FAA to update its mental health rules for pilots and air traffic controllers within 18 months, regularly review and improve the special-issuance medical certification process, and carry out the recommendations of a 2024 aviation mental health rulemaking committee, while running a public campaign to destigmatize seeking mental health care. It would also authorize up to $15,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, a total of up to $45 million, to recruit and train more aviation medical examiners, expand mental health training, and clear the backlog of special-issuance cases. This bill directs the FAA to update mental health rules for pilots and air traffic controllers, funds more aviation medical examiners, and enlists air carriers, flight schools, and hub airports to help run a public campaign destigmatizing mental health care.
Where it stands
The Senate passed S. 3257 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute by unanimous consent on September 24, 2026, and the bill was held at the desk in the House as of October 1, 2026. It is no longer before the Senate; the bill now sits pending in the House, and only that chamber's action can move it forward.
HR 9391 US House Last action
July 14, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026

Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill extends the Transportation Security Administration's reimbursable screening services program through fiscal year 2031. It also increases the maximum number of participants allowed in the program from eight to fourteen. This bill lets airports in the aviation industry keep paying TSA for screening through 2031 and expands the program cap from eight to fourteen, letting more airlines and airports use reimbursable screening services.
Where it stands
The bill passed the House on July 13, 2026 by voice vote under suspension of the rules and was received in the Senate on July 14, 2026. It was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR 8770 US House Last action
July 14, 2026 BurdenLong shot

SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026

Dale W. Strong (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This bill dedicates the first $750 million in annual aviation security fees to specific funds for aviation security capital improvements and checkpoint technology starting in fiscal year 2028. It requires the Transportation Security Administration to collect at least this amount from passenger fees each year to support security equipment and related activities. This bill requires TSA to collect at least $750 million yearly from passenger security fees paid by scheduled air carriers, then spends those fees on checkpoint security equipment and airport security facilities that airlines rely on.
Where it stands
The House passed the bill on July 13, 2026, and the Senate received it on July 14, 2026, referring it to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The measure is currently pending in that Senate committee.
S 5224 US Senate Last action
September 16, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Runway SAFE-T Act

Jerry Moran (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would direct the FAA to convene a task force of airports, airlines, ground handlers, labor groups, technology makers, and others to develop recommendations for improving training of personnel who drive vehicles on airport runways and taxiways, with a report and congressional briefing within set deadlines. It would also make vehicle movement area training technology, software, and services an eligible use of federal airport development funding and require the Transportation Secretary to give grant priority under the airport safety discretionary program to projects that reduce vehicle-related surface incidents. This bill lets federal airport grants pay for vehicle driver training technology on runways and taxiways, gives those projects grant priority, and has a task force study annual attestation rules for airports, airlines, and ground contractors.
Where it stands
The Runway SAFE-T Act (S. 5224) was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on August 4, 2026, and at a markup on September 16, 2026 the committee ordered the bill to be reported favorably with an amendment in the nature of a substitute, which is the committee's report-out.
S 4256 US Senate Last action
March 26, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act

Tim Sheehy (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill allows airman certificate holders to present digital or physical certificates to FAA inspectors, eliminating the exclusive requirement to carry physical documents. The FAA must issue a final rule by November 30, 2028, to implement these changes and establish verification requirements for digital certificates. This bill lets pilots and other airman certificate holders employed by airlines, air cargo carriers, and aviation services show the FAA digital certificates instead of carrying physical ones, cutting paperwork burdens for those businesses.
Where it stands
S4256 was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on March 26, 2026. The measure is currently stalled in committee with no scheduled hearings or markups.
HR 9530 US House Last action
September 15, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Quiet Skies Act

Hillary J. Scholten (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would expand the list of small airports whose projects qualify for the higher federal share of funding under federal airport grant programs, adding airports that receive subsidized essential air service and airports that were eligible airline points on October 24, 1978 and are located in a U.S. territory or classified as nonhub or nonprimary airports. More of those rural and territorial airports' project costs would be covered by the federal government instead of by local sponsors. This bill gives small, nonhub, nonprimary, territorial, and essential air service airports a higher federal share of project costs, reducing their local match and boosting airport operators, air carriers, and competing airports seeking the same grant funds.
Where it stands
HR 9530, the Quiet Skies Act, was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 29, 2026, and on September 15, 2026 the committee held a markup and ordered the bill reported (amended) by voice vote. That vote is the committee's report-out event; no written report or calendar placement appears on the record, but under House practice a written report is not a prerequisite for floor action.
HR 7613 US House Last action
April 15, 2026 MixedLong shot

ALERT Act

Sam Graves (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would respond to the January 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport by requiring the FAA to mandate aircraft and rotorcraft collision prevention technology upgrades, issue safety rules on deadlines, improve helicopter routes and air traffic control training, and ban operations on a segment of a D.C. helicopter route while studying safety topics like communications frequencies and close encounters. It would also create a new aviation safety framework for Department of Defense aircraft, covering risk assessments, training, flight data monitoring, altimeter and transponder upkeep, agreements between the Defense and Transportation Secretaries, and reports on near misses and other safety matters. This bill requires scheduled and nonscheduled air carriers, rotorcraft and general aviation operators to equip aircraft with ACAS Xa or Xr collision prevention systems, revises DCA and helicopter route operations, and adds near-collision reporting duties, while barring revenue use of ADS-B data.
Where it stands
The House passed H.R. 7613 under suspension of the rules on April 14, 2026 by a 396-10 vote, and the Senate received the bill on April 15, 2026 and referred it to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is now pending in the Senate, which must pass identical text before anything can go to the President.
HR 8597 US House Last action
September 15, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act

Nicholas J. Begich III (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would require the FAA, within two years of enactment, to buy and install approved Airborne Position Reference Tools at contract air traffic control towers that lack Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems or other situational awareness tools, and would require the Secretary of Transportation to purchase, install, and maintain similar systems at any such tower. It would also let those systems count toward the minimum equipment level for contract towers, authorize FAA spending on acquiring, installing, and operating the tools, and require reimbursement or credit toward the non-Federal share for airport sponsors that already bought approved systems on their own. This bill requires the FAA to buy, install, and maintain situational awareness systems at contract air traffic control towers lacking them, and reimburses airport sponsors or towers that already bought approved systems themselves.
Where it stands
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a markup on September 15, 2026 and ordered HR 8597 to be reported as amended by voice vote. No written report has been filed and no calendar placement is on the record, so the bill is not yet listed on any House calendar and nothing is scheduled.
S 3929 US Senate Last action
September 16, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act

Tim Sheehy (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would require the FAA to buy, install, and maintain approved Airborne Position Reference Tools at all contract towers that lack a Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System or an equally safe situational awareness tool, with a deployment plan due within 180 days, installation starting within a year, half the towers finished within 18 months, and all of them finished within 2 years, prioritized by safety need. Airport sponsors and operators could also buy and install approved tools themselves and get reimbursed by the FAA for equipment bought before the FAA installs one, and the bill would let FAA operations funds cover recurring costs like subscription, data-service, and software licensing fees. This bill requires the FAA to buy, install, maintain, and pay recurring fees for Airborne Position Reference Tools at contract towers, reimbursing airport sponsors and operators who bought approved tools themselves and training their controllers.
Where it stands
S3929 was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on February 26, 2026, and on September 16, 2026 the committee voted at its markup to order the bill reported favorably with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. No written report or calendar placement appears on the record, so the bill has achieved report-out by committee vote but does not yet sit under General Orders on the Calendar of Business in our data.
HR 6222 US House Last action
November 21, 2025 BurdenLong shot

ROTOR Act

Robert F. Onder, Jr. (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This bill would require most aircraft to install and operate Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In equipment to enhance pilot situational awareness and mandate stricter limits on which government flights may exempt themselves from broadcasting their location. It would also direct the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct comprehensive safety reviews of airspace interactions at major airports and establish a dedicated office to coordinate military and civilian air traffic management. This bill requires airlines and other aircraft operators, including air cargo carriers, to equip and operate ADS-B In equipment on their aircraft by 2031, while giving carriers new traffic awareness that could improve safety and efficiency.
Where it stands
HR6222 is stalled following its referral to the Subcommittee on Aviation on November 21, 2025, under the jurisdiction of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill also carries a parallel referral to the House Committee on Armed Services, meaning both committee chairs serve as gatekeepers for any future action.
S 5572 US Senate Last action
September 28, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Modern Skies Act

Eric Schmitt (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would appropriate $30.1 billion in fiscal year 2027 for aviation projects, including $10 billion for a new pilot program giving grants to up to 3 qualifying medium hub airports with pre-1990 main terminals to rehabilitate or rebuild those terminals, with the federal share capped at 90 percent of project costs. The rest would fund air traffic control work, including $7.2 billion for a common automation platform and controller workstation, $2 billion for cloud computing infrastructure, money to consolidate and build terminal air traffic control facilities, and $8 billion in discretionary grants for airport projects and terminal development. This bill gives $30.1 billion to aviation, funding grants that airport sponsors can use to rebuild aging terminals, upgrade air traffic control, and improve cargo facilities, with carriers and airport operators gaining modernized infrastructure.
Where it stands
S5572 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on September 28, 2026 and now sits at the committee stage.
S 5446 US Senate Last action
September 22, 2026 BurdenLong shot

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act

Edward J. Markey (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would require air carriers, foreign carriers, and, through a rule the Transportation Secretary must issue within a year, ticket agents to give passengers a full cash refund, including taxes and fees, within 7 business days for card purchases or 20 days for other payments when a flight is cancelled or delayed by 3 hours or more domestically (6 hours internationally) and the passenger declines rebooking or a voucher. It would also give passengers the right to cancel any ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a full cash refund within 30 days, require advance written notice of that cancellation right, bar vouchers offered as refund alternatives from ever expiring, and expose violators to civil penalties. This bill requires air carriers, foreign carriers serving the US, and ticket agents to pay passengers full cash refunds within days for cancelled or significantly delayed flights and for tickets cancelled up to 48 hours before departure, with civil penalties for violations.
Where it stands
S5446 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on September 22, 2026 and sits at the committee stage, the chamber's leading choke point.
S 5447 US Senate Last action
September 22, 2026 BurdenLong shot

FAIR Fees Act of 2026

Edward J. Markey (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would require the Transportation Department, within 270 days of enactment, to write rules barring passenger airlines from charging fees that are unreasonable or disproportionate to the airlines' actual costs, covering change and cancellation fees, checked and carry-on baggage fees, seat selection fees, priority boarding fees, and any other flight-related fees. The rules would have to guarantee that families traveling with children age 13 or younger can sit together at no extra charge, and the department would have to refresh the fee standards at least every three years. This bill requires certified passenger air carriers to limit flight change, cancellation, baggage, seat selection, and boarding fees to amounts matching their actual costs and to seat families with children 13 or younger together at no extra charge.
Where it stands
S5447 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on September 22, 2026. It sits at the committee stage, the chamber's most common kill point, with no hearing or markup scheduled in the available calendar data.
HR 10517 US House Last action
September 21, 2026 BurdenLong shot

Fair Fees Act

Steve Cohen (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would require airlines, foreign carriers, and later ticket agents to give passengers full cash refunds, including taxes and fees, for flights the carrier cancels or that arrive 3 or more hours late domestically or 6 or more hours late internationally, paid within 7 business days for credit card purchases or 20 days for other payments. It would also let passengers cancel any ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a full cash refund within 30 days, require advance written disclosure of that right, force any vouchers offered as an alternative to never expire, and impose civil penalties for violations. This bill requires domestic and foreign airlines and later ticket agents to give passengers full cash refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed flights, honor a 48-hour cancellation right, issue non-expiring vouchers, update notification systems, and face civil penalties for violations.
Where it stands
HR10517 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 21, 2026 and is at the start of the committee stage, with no hearing or markup noticed in the calendar data. In the House, the committee chair alone decides whether a hearing or markup ever happens, so the bill now sits at the stage where bills most often die quietly.
HR 10516 US House Last action
September 21, 2026 BurdenLong shot

FAIR Fees Act of 2026

Steve Cohen (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would require the Transportation Secretary, within 270 days of enactment and every 3 years after, to issue rules barring airlines from charging fees for flight changes or cancellations, baggage, seat selection, priority boarding, or other flight-related services that are unreasonable or not proportional to the carrier's actual costs. The rules would also require that passengers traveling with children age 13 or younger be seated with those children at no additional charge to those passengers or to any other passenger on the flight. This bill requires certificated passenger airlines to cap fees for flight changes, cancellations, baggage, seat selection, and priority boarding at their actual costs, and to seat families with children age 13 or younger together at no extra charge.
Where it stands
HR10516 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 21, 2026 and sits at the entry stage of the House committee process. No meeting appears on the calendar data now, so no hearing or markup is scheduled, and along the ordinary route the chair controls whether either is ever noticed.
S 5387 US Senate Last action
September 14, 2026 BurdenLong shot

DCA Air Safety Act

Tim Kaine (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would direct the FAA to cut the hourly arrival rate at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to no more than 28 aircraft, convert it into binding 30-minute caps that spread arrivals and departures evenly and bar clustering within sub-hour periods, and permanently eliminate 30 slot exemptions at the airport, at least 26 of them beyond-perimeter exemptions, phased in at 6 per year from 2028 through 2032 with a public comment process and no court review. It would also create a permanent commission of federal, Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia officials to study safety and operations at the airport and report to Congress at least every two years. This bill burdens airlines serving Reagan National Airport by capping arrivals at 28 aircraft per hour, imposing binding 30-minute interval caps, and permanently eliminating 30 slot exemptions held by scheduled carriers.
Where it stands
S5387, the DCA Air Safety Act, was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on September 14, 2026 and is now at the committee stage, awaiting any hearing or markup the chair may schedule.
HR 6448 US House Last action
September 15, 2026 BenefitLong shot

TASA Act of 2025

Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would change which airports qualify for a special rule that gives a higher federal share of airport project costs for those in economically distressed communities, adding airports that receive Essential Air Service subsidies and airports located in U.S. territories that were eligible air service points under the 1958 Federal Aviation Act as of October 24, 1978. In practice, airports in places like Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands could claim the enhanced federal funding share for their construction and improvement projects. This bill lets airports in U.S. territories and airports receiving Essential Air Service subsidies claim a higher federal share of project costs, benefiting territorial airport operators and subsidizing air carriers serving those airports.
Where it stands
On September 15, 2026, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a markup and ordered HR 6448, the TASA Act of 2025, reported (amended) by voice vote, after its December 4, 2025 referral to that committee. The amended committee text is not yet on file, and no written report or calendar placement appears on the record.
HR 10303 US House Last action
September 4, 2026 BenefitLong shot

FLIGHT DECK Act

Nellie Pou (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would require the FAA Administrator to set up, within one year, a voluntary training program letting certified air traffic controllers ride in the flight deck of participating commercial passenger, air cargo, powered lift, or general aviation aircraft on at least one round trip to see flight crew operations firsthand, with the time counted as on-duty work. Employees would not be reimbursed for expenses, participation would depend on operational and staffing needs with management approval, the FAA could set ticketing and security clearance rules, no participating aircraft would have to displace an off-duty pilot using a jump seat, and the Administrator would report to Congress on participation and barriers within a year of the program's launch. This bill lets airlines and other aircraft operators voluntarily host air traffic controllers on round-trip flights in their flight decks to build coordination with flight crews, with the FAA reporting on barriers to airline participation.
Where it stands
HR10303, the FLIGHT DECK Act, was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 4, 2026, and no committee meetings are currently scheduled in the calendar data. The bill now sits at the committee stage, where any hearing or markup would need to be noticed by the chair.
HR 10267 US House Last action
September 3, 2026 MixedLong shot

Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026

John Garamendi (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would require any domestic or foreign air carrier operating in the United States to install and operate onboard air quality monitoring equipment that continuously detects engine oil and hydraulic fluid fumes in the aircraft air supply, including carbon monoxide, and would require annual training for flight attendants, pilots, aircraft mechanics, and airport first responders on how to recognize and respond to these fume events. It would also require pilots, flight attendants, and mechanics to report such fume events through an FAA reporting system with quarterly public statistics and a searchable public database, trigger FAA investigations when symptoms require more than first aid, and direct aircraft manufacturers to document the new monitoring equipment in flight operator manuals and the minimum equipment list. This bill requires domestic and foreign air carriers to install onboard air quality detectors, run annual fume-event training for crews and mechanics, and report incidents to the FAA, while exempting rotorcraft operators.
Where it stands
HR10267, the Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026, was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 3, 2026 and sits at the start of the committee stage. No hearing or markup has been noticed, and under House practice the committee chair decides whether a hearing or markup is ever noticed.
S 5311 US Senate Last action
August 6, 2026 BurdenLong shot

Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026

Richard Blumenthal (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill requires commercial airlines to install and operate onboard air quality monitoring equipment to detect engine oil and hydraulic fluid fumes in real time. It also mandates annual safety training for crew and mechanics and establishes a public database for reporting and investigating cabin air contamination events. This bill requires domestic and foreign air carriers operating in the United States to install and maintain onboard air quality monitoring equipment, provides annual fume-event safety training for flight attendants, pilots, mechanics, and airport first responders, and creates a reporting system for cabin air contamination events.
Where it stands
The Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on August 6, 2026, placing the measure in the committee stage. No future meetings are currently scheduled in the calendar data for this measure.
HR 9707 US House Last action
July 15, 2026 BurdenLong shot

GAP Act

Pat Harrigan (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill mandates national security reviews for foreign adversary investments in U.S. general aviation entities and presumes prohibition of such acquisitions. It restricts federal financial assistance to foreign-controlled aviation entities and requires reviews for potential new export controls on specific aviation technologies. This bill imposes national security reviews and a presumption against foreign acquisitions on general aviation airports and fixed-base operators, and restricts federal financial assistance to foreign-controlled aviation entities.
Where it stands
The GAP Act is active and was referred on July 15, 2026 to six committees: Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Small Business. The record does not establish a primary panel, so every listed committee chair acts as a gatekeeper for provisions within their jurisdiction.
HR 9678 US House Last action
July 14, 2026 BurdenLong shot

Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill requires employers of airport service workers at hub airports to pay wages and provide fringe benefits that meet or exceed prevailing standards or local minimums. Employers must certify compliance monthly and face civil penalties up to three times the standard amount for violations. This bill requires companies providing airport services at hub airports, including airlines' ticketing, ground handling, and aircraft cleaning contractors, to pay workers prevailing wages and benefits, certify compliance monthly, and face triple civil penalties for violations.
Where it stands
HR9678 was referred on July 14, 2026 to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Education and Workforce, with no meetings currently scheduled. Both committee chairs control whether the bill proceeds to a hearing or markup, as the source does not establish one panel as primary.
S 4982 US Senate Last action
July 14, 2026 BurdenLong shot

Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

Edward J. Markey (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This bill requires employers of airport service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports to pay wages and provide fringe benefits that meet the higher of Service Contract Act standards or applicable state and local minimums. It also mandates monthly compliance certifications and establishes enforcement mechanisms, including civil penalties up to three times the standard amount for violations. This bill requires airlines and airport service employers, including ground handlers, cleaners, security, and ticketing staff employers, to pay higher wages and benefits and certify compliance monthly, with penalties for violations.
Where it stands
S4982 is currently before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions following its referral on July 14, 2026. The bill remains in committee, where the chair controls the scheduling of hearings or markups, and no future meetings are currently scheduled in the calendar data.
HR 9373 US House Last action
June 18, 2026 MixedLong shot

Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2026

Dina Titus (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would amend federal air transportation law to require the Transportation Department to assess civil penalties against domestic and foreign air carriers for at least each violation involving delayed, lost, or significantly damaged wheelchairs or scooters, physical harm or fatal injury to a disabled passenger, failure to provide required aisle-chair boarding or deplaning assistance, noncompliant denial of boarding or service animal access, and gross negligence, and to refer patterns of such discrimination to the Attorney General. It would also give disabled passengers a new right to sue air carriers in federal court within 2 years for compensatory and punitive damages without exhausting administrative remedies, require courts to award attorney fees, expert fees, and costs to the prevailing party, and let the Attorney General sue carriers on aggrieved passengers' behalf for equitable relief, damages, and civil penalties. This bill directly affects air carriers and foreign air carriers by imposing civil penalties for violations like damaged wheelchairs, exposing them to damages lawsuits from disabled passengers, and awarding attorney's fees to whichever party prevails.
Where it stands
HR9373 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 18, 2026, where it awaits any decision by that committee's chair to schedule work on it. No hearing or markup has been noticed, and no further action appears in the calendar data.
S 4829 US Senate Last action
June 18, 2026 BurdenLong shot

Air Carrier Access Amendments Act

Tammy Baldwin (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would amend the Air Carrier Access Act to let passengers with disabilities sue domestic and foreign air carriers in federal court for violations, recovering compensatory and punitive damages plus attorney's fees, expert fees, and costs for the prevailing party, with no requirement to exhaust administrative remedies first. It would also require the Transportation Secretary to assess civil penalties for specific harms such as damaged or delayed wheelchairs, physical injury, failure to provide boarding assistance, and improper denial of boarding or service animal access, and to refer pattern-or-practice discrimination cases to the Attorney General, who could sue carriers for equitable relief, damages, and civil penalties. This bill directly affects airlines by requiring the Department of Transportation to impose civil penalties on air carriers and foreign carriers for disability violations, such as damaged wheelchairs or denied boarding, and letting passengers sue them for damages in federal court.
Where it stands
S4829, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act, was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on June 18, 2026. The bill is now at the committee stage, the chamber's most common kill point, where the committee chair decides whether anything happens at all.
S 1759 US Senate Last action
July 22, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Ted Budd (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would direct the FAA to issue, within two years, a final rule creating a noise-based certification standard for civil supersonic aircraft, with takeoff and landing noise limits no stricter than those required for subsonic aircraft currently in operation. It would also require the agency to set up processes for periodically updating that standard and its noise rules to reflect advances in noise-reduction technology, research on sonic booms, and changes in domestic and international regulations. This bill directs the FAA to write noise certification rules for supersonic aircraft, giving airlines and charter operators a path to eventually add faster premium flights once those planes are certified.
Where it stands
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ordered S. 1759 reported favorably with an amendment in the nature of a substitute at its markup on July 22, 2026, the committee's report-out action; no written report or calendar placement is in the record, and a CBO cost estimate dated August 31, 2026 is on the record.
HR 3410 US House Last action
March 25, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Troy E. Nehls (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations permitting civil aircraft to fly at supersonic speeds within national airspace, provided the aircraft does not produce a sonic boom that reaches the ground. It also requires the FAA to establish noise standards for these aircraft that match current subsonic levels by April 2027. This bill grants scheduled and nonscheduled air carriers and other civil aircraft operators eligibility to fly supersonically over land without special authorization, provided they meet subsonic-level noise standards the FAA must set by April 2027.
Where it stands
The House passed the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act by voice vote on March 24, 2026, and the bill is now pending in the Senate. It was received in the Senate on March 25, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR 9225 US House Last action
June 9, 2026 BenefitLong shot

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes.

Tracey Mann (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would require the FAA to begin a study, within 180 days of enactment, of whether 10 to 19 passenger seat aircraft certified under a lighter commercial standard can safely be used in scheduled commercial air service, and to report the findings to Congress. The study would consider economics for small-community carriers, foreign regulatory examples, and input from manufacturers, rural communities, and safety experts. This bill directs the FAA to study whether small 10 to 19 seat aircraft can be used for scheduled commercial airline service, which could open major routes to manufacturers of those planes and expand air service for rural communities.
Where it stands
HR 9225 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 9, 2026, and no further action has been recorded. At this stage the bill awaits a decision by that committee's chair on whether any hearing or markup is ever scheduled.
HR 9037 US House Last action
May 26, 2026 BenefitLong shot

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to improve and expand electronic filing capabilities for Federal Aviation Administration Form 337, and for other purposes.

Troy E. Nehls (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would direct the FAA to improve and expand electronic filing for Form 337, the major repair and alteration form, and to make secure application programming interfaces available within 12 months so third-party software platforms and service providers can voluntarily integrate with the filing system. Use would stay voluntary, with no new certification, reporting, or recordkeeping requirements, and the FAA would have to include cybersecurity, authentication, privacy, and data minimization safeguards while limiting how the information is disclosed or used. This bill gives aircraft owners, mechanics, and repair stations a voluntary, secure way to electronically file FAA Form 337 repair records with privacy safeguards, while imposing no new filing or recordkeeping requirements on them.
Where it stands
HR 9037 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on May 26, 2026, the bill's only dated action, and it now sits at the referred stage with no further action or meetings scheduled.
HR 2247 US House Last action
March 25, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act

Tim Burchett (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This bill allows pilots and other aviation personnel to present physical or digital copies of their Federal Aviation Administration certificates during inspections. The FAA must issue a final rule by November 30, 2028, to update regulations and establish authentication requirements for digital certificates. This bill lets pilots, mechanics, and other certified aviation personnel at airlines and air carriers show FAA certificates, including medical certificates, as physical or digital copies during inspections, instead of carrying only physical documents.
Where it stands
The bill passed the House on March 24, 2026, and was received in the Senate on March 25, 2026, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR 8644 US House Last action
April 30, 2026 MixedLong shot

Stop Subsidizing Private Jets of 2026

Eugene Simon Vindman (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would prevent businesses from deducting tax expenses for buying, maintaining, or operating private planes unless they are used for specific exempt purposes like cargo, agriculture, or public transportation. These tax rules would apply to costs paid or incurred after December 31, 2025. This bill bars tax deductions for private plane purchase, maintenance, and operating costs after December 31, 2025, but exempts scheduled airlines, air cargo, and charter operators, so only general corporate jet users in aviation lose the write-offs.
Where it stands
The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on April 30, 2026, placing it in the committee stage where the chair controls whether any further action occurs.
S 4452 US Senate Last action
April 30, 2026 MixedLong shot

Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act

Lindsey Graham (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This act raises the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 65 to 67 years old. It allows certain large air carriers to set a higher retirement age of 70 by notifying the Federal Aviation Administration and requiring pilots over 60 to hold a first-class medical certificate. This bill lets scheduled air carriers keep pilots flying multicrew operations until age 67, and until 70 if the carrier notifies the FAA, while requiring older pilots to hold first-class medical certificates and FAA-approved training programs.
Where it stands
S4452 was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on April 30, 2026, with no scheduled hearings or markups currently listed. The companion House bill remains referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation since September 20, 2025, and the prior version S893 remains stalled in the Senate Commerce committee.
HR 8567 US House Last action
April 29, 2026 BenefitLong shot

UNLEADED Act

Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The Federal Aviation Administration would create an education program to inform pilots, mechanics, and airport operators about unleaded aviation gasoline options. The agency must maintain a public tracking system for fuel approvals and coordinate annual training for fixed-base operator staff to ensure safe handling of these fuels. This bill directs the FAA to educate general aviation pilots, mechanics, and airport operators about unleaded aviation gasoline, requiring fixed-base operators to join annual staff training while helping unleaded fuel suppliers and sellers reach more informed customers.
Where it stands
The UNLEADED Act was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 29, 2026, placing it in the committee stage where the chair controls whether any further action occurs. No upcoming meetings are scheduled, and the bill is currently idle.
HR 8579 US House Last action
April 29, 2026 BurdenLong shot

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to include strollers in the contract of carriage of air carriers and set a liability limit for damaged strollers, and for other purposes.

Ryan Mackenzie (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to mandate that airlines include strollers in their contracts of carriage and tag them for careful handling. It also sets a specific liability limit of $2,175 for strollers damaged by air carriers. This bill directly burdens air carriers by requiring them to include strollers in their contracts of carriage, tag them for careful handling, and pay up to $2,175 for damage to strollers.
Where it stands
The bill is currently referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as of April 29, 2026. This places the measure in committee, where the chair controls whether it receives a hearing or markup.
HR 3423 US House Last action
September 9, 2025 BenefitLong shot

Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation Act

Tony Wied (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This bill amends federal law to remove the exclusion of storage facilities for aircraft deicing equipment and fluids from the definition of airport development. By removing this exclusion, the measure allows such facilities to qualify for federal airport development funding. This bill lets airports use federal airport development funds to build or upgrade storage facilities for aircraft deicing equipment and fluids, indirectly benefiting airlines and ground handlers through better winter deicing infrastructure.
Where it stands
The bill passed the House on September 8, 2025, and was received in the Senate on September 9, 2025, where it was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The measure is no longer before the House and now awaits action by the Senate committee.
HR 8226 US House Last action
April 9, 2026 MixedLong shot

Helicopter Safety Parity Act of 2026

Jerrold Nadler (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This proposal would require turbine-powered helicopters carrying two or more passengers for hire to meet the same safety, training, and maintenance standards as commercial airlines. It would also authorize $50 million annually from 2026 to 2030 for the Federal Aviation Administration to enforce these new rules and hire additional inspectors. This bill requires turbine-powered helicopter charter and tour operators carrying two or more passengers for hire to meet airline-level safety, training, and maintenance standards, while exempting emergency medical helicopter operators and funding FAA enforcement.
Where it stands
HR 8226 was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 9, 2026. The committee chair controls whether a markup or hearing is scheduled, and no upcoming meetings are currently listed in the calendar data.
HR 8151 US House Last action
March 30, 2026 MixedLong shot

Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act

Scott Perry (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This proposal would allow airport operators to hire qualified private companies to screen passengers and property instead of relying solely on federal personnel. It requires the Transportation Security Administration to maintain a list of approved private firms, oversee their operations, and publish annual reports comparing the costs and performance of private versus federal screening services. This bill lets airports hire TSA-approved private companies to screen passengers, grants airport operators immunity from liability for those screeners' negligence, and requires airports to notify the TSA, changing security staffing and costs across aviation.
Where it stands
HR 8151 is stalled at the subcommittee stage, having been referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security on March 30, 2026, following its referral to the House Committee on Homeland Security on March 27, 2026. No further actions or meetings are currently scheduled in the calendar data.
S 4244 US Senate Last action
March 26, 2026 BurdenLong shot

Protect Your Points Act of 2026

Richard J. Durbin (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill prohibits airlines from placing expiration dates on frequent flyer points, charging fees to access or transfer them, or reducing their value without one year of advance notice. Airlines must also display the financial value of points, allow mixed payments of cash and points for tickets, and implement multi-factor authentication for loyalty accounts. This bill directly regulates scheduled passenger air carriers by banning expiration dates and fees on frequent flyer points, requiring value displays, free transfers, mixed cash and points payments, one year notice before devaluation, and multi-factor account security.
Where it stands
S4244 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on March 26, 2026, where it remains without scheduled action. This stage represents a common stall point because committees are not required to act on referred bills.
HR 7941 US House Last action
March 17, 2026 BenefitLong shot

Pay TSA Act of 2026

Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This proposal establishes a Transportation Security Trust Fund to hold airline passenger security fees and restricts their use solely to aviation security operations, personnel, and technology. It also ensures that TSA personnel salaries and essential screening activities continue to be funded during any lapse in federal appropriations. This bill gives airlines and airports a dedicated trust fund holding passenger security fees that pays for TSA screening, staff salaries during funding lapses, and grants to airports for security technology upgrades.
Where it stands
HR7941 is currently stalled in the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security following its referral to the House Committee on Homeland Security on March 16, 2026. No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the available calendar data.
HR 7526 US House Last action
February 13, 2026 BurdenLong shot

Safe Skies Act of 2026

Salud O. Carbajal (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This act requires the Secretary of Transportation to extend existing flightcrew duty and rest rules from passenger flights to all-cargo operations within 30 days of enactment. It also exempts this specific rule modification from standard public comment and notice procedures. This bill requires all-cargo air carriers to follow the stricter flightcrew duty and rest rules now applied only to passenger operations, while leaving passenger carriers unchanged, within 30 days of enactment.
Where it stands
HR7526 is currently referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation following its referral to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on February 12, 2026, placing the measure under the control of the subcommittee chair. The bill has no scheduled meetings and remains in a blocked posture with no hearing or markup noticed to date.
HR 4802 US House Last action
December 1, 2025 BurdenLong shot

Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2025

Sector-wide

Dusty Johnson (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The measure would prevent the Department of Transportation from awarding contracts or grants to entities that use or buy LiDAR technology from specific foreign companies or countries. It also restricts the use of federal loan and grant funds for purchasing this type of technology, with an effective date on June 30, 2026.
Where it stands
The bill is currently before the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, having been referred there on December 1, 2025, after initial referral to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on July 29, 2025. No meetings are currently scheduled, and the subcommittee chair controls whether the measure proceeds to a hearing or markup.
HR 487 US House Last action
January 16, 2025 BurdenLong shot

Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

Sector-wide

Ed Case (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This bill would require federal agencies to conduct visual, x-ray, and canine quarantine inspections for high-risk invasive species on all persons, baggage, and cargo traveling to or from Hawaii. The measure would also authorize the collection of user fees from travelers and shippers to cover the full cost of these inspection services.
Where it stands
The bill was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture on January 16, 2025. This places the measure in the committee stage, where the chair controls whether a hearing or markup is scheduled.

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S 3700 US Senate Last action
September 14, 2026 May reachLong shot

FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026

Maria Cantwell (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would require the FAA Administrator to convene an independent expert panel within 60 days of enactment to review how well the FAA's safety management system complies with FAA orders and policies, how effective it has been, and how well it is integrated across FAA lines of business, and to issue recommendations. The panel would deliver a report endorsed by at least two-thirds of its appointed members within 180 days of its first meeting, the FAA would have to publish the report with any dissenting views, and the Administrator would then brief Congress on implementation every 90 days for two years and explain any recommendations the agency does not accept. This bill convenes an independent FAA panel to review safety management and voluntary safety reporting programs, giving air carriers a seat and a chance to shape safety recommendations that affect airline operations.
Where it stands
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a markup on February 12, 2026, and voted to order the bill reported; the bill was reported on September 14, 2026, when the written report was filed and the bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 562. It now sits on the calendar awaiting the majority leader's scheduling decision.
S 5530 US Senate Last action
September 24, 2026 May reachLong shot

Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act

Mark Kelly (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would set the federal excise tax on motor and aviation fuels to zero, starting on enactment and running through September 30, 2027, while the Treasury would replace the lost revenue to the Highway, Airport and Airway, and Leaking Underground Storage Tank trust funds from the general fund. It would also make it Congress's policy that fuel producers, dealers, and airlines pass the tax savings on to consumers, with penalties at least equal to any savings not passed along, and it would direct Treasury to enforce that pass-through and have the FTC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission watch oil, diesel, and gasoline markets for price gouging and manipulation. This bill would set the federal tax on aviation fuel to zero through September 2027, lowering fuel costs for airlines, while requiring them to pass those savings to ticket buyers or pay penalties of at least the amount not passed on.
Where it stands
S5530 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance on September 24, 2026, so it sits at the committee stage, the most common quiet stopping point in the Senate. No hearing or markup is scheduled in our calendar data.
HR 6744 US House Last action
January 21, 2026 May reachLong shot

Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act

Laura Gillen (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would expand the duties of an existing federal working group created under the 2024 FAA reauthorization law to study barriers to moving civilian air traffic control specialists and training instructors under the Defense Department into Federal Aviation Administration jobs, including controller, manager, supervisor, and instructor roles. It would also require the group to consult with veterans' nonprofit organizations and aviation industry groups, including the FAA controllers' union, and to identify obstacles in training, credentials, and technology that keep separating military controllers from qualifying for equivalent FAA positions before they leave the Armed Forces. This bill directs a federal working group to study and report barriers that keep military air traffic controllers from qualifying for FAA jobs, which helps airlines and airports by supporting the staffing of the control towers their flights depend on.
Where it stands
On January 21, 2026 the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a markup and ordered H.R. 6744, the Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act, reported as amended by voice vote. The bill was originally referred on December 16, 2025 to both Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services, and no written report or calendar placement is on the record.
HR 2591 US House Last action
September 9, 2025 May reachLong shot

Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

Sean Casten (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to update regulations to encourage aviation workers to seek and disclose mental health conditions, while setting aside $45.72 million over three years for additional medical examiners and public education. It also mandates the implementation of specific rulemaking committee recommendations and an annual review of special issuance processes for pilots and air traffic controllers. This bill directs the FAA to ease mental health disclosure rules and speed up medical certification for pilots and air traffic controllers, helping airlines and air carriers keep more certified staff eligible to fly and work.
Where it stands
The House passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 on September 8, 2025, and the bill was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on September 9, 2025. The Senate companion bill S3257 was ordered to be reported with an amendment on April 14, 2026, indicating active bicameral consideration.
S 3866 US Senate Last action
February 12, 2026 May reachLong shot

A bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.

Peter Welch (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would direct the FAA to publish a public plan for improving its aircraft type certification process, set standard expected timelines for certification milestones and issue paper steps, adopt criteria for when issue papers are needed, and issue updated guidance on delegating certification work to authorized representatives. It would also require the FAA to consult with industry groups representing advanced air mobility aircraft makers and airport or vertiport providers, and to report annually to Congress on whether the new timelines are being met. This bill requires the FAA to publish certification timelines and guidance that new aircraft developers must follow, and it directs the agency to consult airports and vertiports that will serve those aircraft, giving them a voice in the process.
Where it stands
S3866 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on February 12, 2026, and no further action is recorded. The bill now sits in committee, where the chair decides whether anything happens at all, and committees need not act on referred bills.
HR 7275 US House Last action
January 31, 2026 May reachLong shot

Aviation Weather Safety Improvement Act

Laura Gillen (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill requires coordination among the National Weather Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, and union representatives to ensure adequate staffing at Center Weather Service Units. It also mandates that the Secretary of Transportation submit reports on this implementation to Congress within 180 days and annually thereafter. This bill requires the National Weather Service and FAA to keep Center Weather Service Units adequately staffed, giving airlines safer and more efficient movement of aircraft through better weather support.
Where it stands
HR 7275 is blocked in committee, having been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on January 30, 2026, and then to the Subcommittee on Aviation on January 31, 2026.
HR 7239 US House Last action
January 28, 2026 May reachLong shot

Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act

Tom Barrett (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The Federal Aviation Administration must submit an action plan to Congress within 180 days of enactment that outlines steps for deploying next-generation collision avoidance systems. The plan must include a strategic roadmap for adoption, identify necessary funding for research and certification, and detail how the agency will engage with aircraft operators, manufacturers, and foreign authorities. This bill directs the FAA to create a plan for deploying next-generation collision avoidance systems, giving airlines and other aircraft operators a roadmap and timeline for adopting the technology and requiring the agency to consult with manufacturers and general aviation groups.
Where it stands
HR 7239 is at the subcommittee stage, having been referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation on January 28, 2026 following its initial referral to the full House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on January 27, 2026.
HR 5732 US House Last action
October 13, 2025 May reachLong shot

Keep Air Travel Safe Act

Debbie Dingell (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill would use existing unobligated funds to keep Transportation Security Administration operations running for up to 180 days during a government shutdown. This ensures that airport security screening and related activities continue without interruption when standard appropriations lapse. This bill keeps TSA airport screening operations funded for up to 180 days during a government shutdown, so airlines, airports, and aviation support businesses continue normal passenger screening without interruption.
Where it stands
HR 5732 is blocked in committee after being referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on the Judiciary on October 10, 2025, with the Homeland Security panel subsequently referring it to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security on October 13, 2025. The source does not establish a primary committee, so the chairs of both full committees and the subcommittee serve as gatekeepers.
HR 5667 US House Last action
September 30, 2025 May reachLong shot

To provide for continued operation of the Federal Aviation Administration in the event of a lapse in appropriations.

Jefferson Van Drew (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This bill automatically appropriates necessary funds to keep the Federal Aviation Administration operating for up to 30 days if Congress fails to pass regular appropriations. This measure ensures that aviation safety and air traffic control services continue during a government shutdown without requiring new legislative action. This bill automatically funds the Federal Aviation Administration for up to 30 days during a government shutdown, so airlines, air cargo carriers, and airports keep air traffic control services running without interruption.
Where it stands
HR 5667 was referred to the House Committee on Appropriations on September 30, 2025, and is currently stalled with no scheduled meetings. The committee chair controls whether the measure proceeds to a hearing or markup, or remains inactive.
HR 5451 US House Last action
September 19, 2025 May reachLong shot

Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025

Steve Cohen (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This bill would allow the Federal Aviation Administration to continue operating during a government shutdown by spending money from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for up to 30 days. It would draw funds at the same rate as the previous year's appropriations to cover operations, facilities, research, and airport grants. This bill lets the FAA keep spending Airport and Airway Trust Fund money for up to 30 days during a government shutdown, so airlines keep air traffic control, airports keep receiving grants, and aviation service providers keep operating without funding disruptions.
Where it stands
HR 5451 is in the referred stage, having been sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Ways and Means on September 18, 2025, and to the Subcommittee on Aviation on September 19, 2025. No future meetings are currently scheduled for these panels.
HR 5455 US House Last action
September 19, 2025 May reachLong shot

Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025

Aaron Bean (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
This bill would authorize the Federal Aviation Administration to spend money from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund if Congress fails to pass annual appropriations or a continuing resolution. The funding would cover operations, facilities, research, and airport grants for up to thirty days at the previous year's spending rate. This bill lets the FAA keep drawing on the Airport and Airway Trust Fund for up to thirty days during funding gaps, so airlines and airports keep receiving operations support, airport grants, and air traffic services without shutdown disruptions.
Where it stands
The bill is stalled at the subcommittee level after being referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation on September 19, 2025. This follows its initial multiple referral to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Ways and Means on September 18, 2025.
HR 4994 US House Last action
August 20, 2025 May reachLong shot

Safe Air on Airplanes Act

Maxwell Frost (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does
The bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to ban bleed air systems in new aircraft designs and mandate filters on newly manufactured aircraft within seven years. It also establishes a thirty-year schedule to completely phase out bleed air systems from existing aircraft models, reaching full elimination by 2054. This bill requires airlines and other aircraft operators to fly newly manufactured planes fitted with air filters and eventually no bleed air systems, raising equipment, maintenance, and fleet transition costs while boosting demand for filtration suppliers.
Where it stands
HR4994 is referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and was referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation on August 20, 2025. The measure is currently blocked in committee with no scheduled meetings, while a prior version remains unreported.

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