Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act modernizes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspections by allowing pilots to present their airman and medical certificates in either a physical, original copy or a digital copy . Digital formats, which can be stored on electronic devices or cloud platforms, including mobile certificates issued by the Administrator, aim to enhance convenience and accessibility for pilots. The legislation mandates the FAA Administrator to update part 61 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to implement these new provisions, which will take effect one year after the Act's enactment.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 474.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-551.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 474.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-551.
Transportation and Public Works
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsDepartment of TransportationLicensing and registrations
Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act
USA119th CongressHR-2247| House
| Updated: 3/16/2026
The Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act modernizes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspections by allowing pilots to present their airman and medical certificates in either a physical, original copy or a digital copy . Digital formats, which can be stored on electronic devices or cloud platforms, including mobile certificates issued by the Administrator, aim to enhance convenience and accessibility for pilots. The legislation mandates the FAA Administrator to update part 61 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to implement these new provisions, which will take effect one year after the Act's enactment.