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Titles (2)

Short Titles

Short Titles - House of Representatives

Short Titles as Passed House

Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act

Official Titles

Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to require certain safety standards relating to aircraft, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (3)

Date Actions Overview
11/17/2020Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5835-5844)
11/16/2020Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-579.
09/29/2020Introduced in House

All Actions (14)

Date Chamber All Actions
11/18/2020SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
11/17/2020-3:27pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/17/2020-3:27pmHouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5835-5844)
11/17/2020-3:00pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8408.
11/17/2020-3:00pmHouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5835-5847)
11/17/2020-2:59pmHouseMr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
11/16/2020HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.
11/16/2020HouseReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-579.
09/30/2020HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Action By: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
09/30/2020HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Action By: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
09/30/2020HouseSubcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
09/30/2020HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Action By: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
09/29/2020HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
09/29/2020HouseIntroduced in House

Cosponsors (3)

* = Original cosponsor
CosponsorDate Cosponsored
Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]* 09/29/2020
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]* 09/29/2020
Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]* 09/29/2020

Committees (2)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Transportation and Infrastructure09/29/2020 Referred to
09/30/2020 Markup by
11/16/2020 Reported by H. Rept. 116-579
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation09/30/2020 Referred to
09/30/2020 Discharged from
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation11/18/2020 Referred to

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Latest Summary (3)

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Passed House (11/17/2020)

Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act

This bill addresses certain safety standards relating to the aircraft certification process.

Among other things, the bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to

  • direct U.S. aircraft and aerospace industry manufacturers to adopt safety management systems consistent with international standards and practices;
  • convene an expert panel to review organizations that design and produce transport airplanes and make recommendations for improvements;
  • require manufacturers to disclose to the FAA certain safety-critical information related to an aircraft;
  • conduct a comprehensive review of each manufacturing Organization Designation Authorization holder's capability to meet FAA regulations based on the holder's organizational structures, requirements applicable to officers and employees, and safety culture;
  • establish an appeal process to review decisions regarding a manufacturer's compliance with applicable design regulations;
  • revise and improve its process of issuing amended type certificates for modifying an aircraft;
  • initiate a call to action safety review of pilot certification standards in order to bring stakeholders together to share lessons learned, best practices, and implement actions to address any safety issues identified; and
  • conduct an evaluation of tools and methods that support the better integration of human factors and system safety assessments of aircraft flight deck and flight control systems into the FAA's certification process.