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Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act

USA119th CongressHR-3477| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
Rick Larsen

Rick Larsen

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (2)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to mandate that covered air carriers develop and regularly update an operational resiliency strategy within one year of the Act's enactment. The primary goal of these strategies is to prevent or significantly limit the impact of future flight disruptions on passengers, thereby enhancing overall airline stability and service reliability. Each required strategy must detail how the carrier plans to address the potential impact of severe weather and other reasonably anticipated disruptive events on its operations. This includes assessing the impact on staffing models , ensuring an adequate workforce response, and evaluating the preparedness of information and technology systems , particularly crew scheduling systems. Additionally, carriers must describe how they address known cybersecurity risks and IT vulnerabilities to prevent potential flight disruptions, alongside any other issues the Secretary deems appropriate for consumer protection and airline industry stability. To ensure accountability and effectiveness, the bill mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to initiate an audit within three years to evaluate these operational resiliency strategies. Following the audit, the Comptroller General will solicit feedback from the covered carriers regarding the findings and submit a comprehensive report to Congress, promoting continuous improvement in airline operational resilience.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9135
Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act
May 17, 2025
Introduced in House
May 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jun 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 7.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9135
    Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act


  • May 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 18, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • June 11, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged


  • June 11, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 7.

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Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act

USA119th CongressHR-3477| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to mandate that covered air carriers develop and regularly update an operational resiliency strategy within one year of the Act's enactment. The primary goal of these strategies is to prevent or significantly limit the impact of future flight disruptions on passengers, thereby enhancing overall airline stability and service reliability. Each required strategy must detail how the carrier plans to address the potential impact of severe weather and other reasonably anticipated disruptive events on its operations. This includes assessing the impact on staffing models , ensuring an adequate workforce response, and evaluating the preparedness of information and technology systems , particularly crew scheduling systems. Additionally, carriers must describe how they address known cybersecurity risks and IT vulnerabilities to prevent potential flight disruptions, alongside any other issues the Secretary deems appropriate for consumer protection and airline industry stability. To ensure accountability and effectiveness, the bill mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to initiate an audit within three years to evaluate these operational resiliency strategies. Following the audit, the Comptroller General will solicit feedback from the covered carriers regarding the findings and submit a comprehensive report to Congress, promoting continuous improvement in airline operational resilience.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9135
Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act
May 17, 2025
Introduced in House
May 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jun 11, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 11, 2025
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 7.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9135
    Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act


  • May 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 18, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • June 11, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 11, 2025
    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged


  • June 11, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 7.
Rick Larsen

Rick Larsen

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (2)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAtmospheric science and weatherAviation and airportsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesTransportation safety and security