Legis Daily

Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act

USA116th CongressHR-8408| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2020
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Garret Graves (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Sep 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sep 30, 2020
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Sep 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.
Nov 16, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-579.
Nov 17, 2020
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 17, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5835-5847)
Nov 17, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8408.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/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)
Nov 17, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5835-5844)
Nov 17, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • September 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • September 30, 2020
    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.


  • September 30, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 30, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 16, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.


  • November 16, 2020
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-579.


  • November 17, 2020
    Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 17, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5835-5847)


  • November 17, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8408.


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed/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)


  • November 17, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5835-5844)


  • November 17, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8403: Human Factors Improvements to the Aircraft Certification Act
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntellectual propertyJudicial review and appealsLicensing and registrationsManufacturingPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityWages and earnings

Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act

USA116th CongressHR-8408| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2020
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Sep 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 30, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sep 30, 2020
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Sep 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.
Nov 16, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-579.
Nov 17, 2020
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 17, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5835-5847)
Nov 17, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8408.
Nov 17, 2020
Passed/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)
Nov 17, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5835-5844)
Nov 17, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • September 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 30, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • September 30, 2020
    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.


  • September 30, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • September 30, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 16, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.


  • November 16, 2020
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-579.


  • November 17, 2020
    Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 17, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5835-5847)


  • November 17, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8408.


  • November 17, 2020
    Passed/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)


  • November 17, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5835-5844)


  • November 17, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Garret Graves (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8403: Human Factors Improvements to the Aircraft Certification Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntellectual propertyJudicial review and appealsLicensing and registrationsManufacturingPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityWages and earnings