Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3935
118th Congress(2023-2024)
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Became Law
Amendments
Became Law
Became Public Law 118-63 on May 16, 2024
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jun 9, 2023
Latest Action
May 16, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3935
Congress
118
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Missouri
Republican
Louisiana
Democrat
Tennessee
Democrat
Washington
House Votes (2)
Senate Votes (7)
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Status
Passed
Type
Roll Call Vote
Roll Call Vote
A vote that records the individual position of each Member who voted. Such votes occurring on the House floor (by the "yeas and nays" or by "recorded vote") are taken by electronic device. The Senate has no electronic voting system; in such votes, Senators answer "yea" or "nay" as the clerk calls each name aloud. Each vote is compiled by clerks and receives a roll call number (referenced in Congress.gov as a "Record Vote" [Senate] or "Roll no." [House]).
Roll Call Type
2/3 Yea-And-Nay
Roll Number
200
House Roll Call Votes
Summary

Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028, including activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations. The National Transportation Safety Board is also reauthorized through FY2028.

The bill also addresses a wide range of issues. For example, the bill

  • directs the FAA to increase air traffic controller hiring targets;
  • extends the authorizations for aviation workforce development programs for pilots and mechanics;
  • establishes a workforce development program to support the education, recruitment, and retention of aviation professionals;
  • establishes an FAA Ombudsman to coordinate the response to submissions of inquiries or objections relating to issues such as aircraft certifications and registrations, certificates (e.g., pilot and medical), and operational approvals, waivers, or exemptions;
  • requires air carriers to operate aircraft with cockpit voice recorders and cockpit video recorders;
  • prohibits aircraft dispatchers from working remotely, with limited exceptions for emergencies;
  • requires air carriers to offer a refund to an air passenger with a disability whose wheelchair cannot be physically accommodated in the cargo hold;
  • requires the Department of Transportation to establish a policy directing certain air carriers to seat a young child next to an accompanying adult if adjacent seats are available without charging an additional fee;
  • requires the FAA to issue rules to update the requirements for testing and operating unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones), including for drones operating beyond the visual line of sight; and
  • requires the FAA to issue rules for certifying pilots for powered-lift aircraft (i.e., capable of vertical takeoff and landing) and operational rules for powered-lift aircraft providing commercial service.
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H.R.3935 118 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 8, 2024 8:12:47 PM