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Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5523| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2025
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Derrick Van Orden (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025," aims to increase the mandatory retirement age for pilots in commercial aviation. It amends federal law to allow pilots to serve in multicrew covered operations until 67 years of age, raising the previous limit of 65, and retroactively permits pilots over 65 on the enactment date to return to service. The bill defines "covered operations" as those under Part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, with specific exclusions for certain foreign or international airspace. It also protects actions taken in conformance with these new age standards from employment-related liability, and requires amendments to labor agreements to be made by mutual agreement. A key provision addresses medical standards, stating pilots will not face different or more frequent medical examinations due to age unless the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determines it is necessary for safety based on new data. However, pilots over 60 must maintain a first-class medical certificate , expiring every six months. The FAA Administrator is also directed to report to Congress within 180 days on the feasibility of further increasing the pilot age limitation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1761
Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8513
Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act
Sep 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4452
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1761
    Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8513
    Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act


  • September 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4452
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5523| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2025
This legislation, known as the "Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025," aims to increase the mandatory retirement age for pilots in commercial aviation. It amends federal law to allow pilots to serve in multicrew covered operations until 67 years of age, raising the previous limit of 65, and retroactively permits pilots over 65 on the enactment date to return to service. The bill defines "covered operations" as those under Part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, with specific exclusions for certain foreign or international airspace. It also protects actions taken in conformance with these new age standards from employment-related liability, and requires amendments to labor agreements to be made by mutual agreement. A key provision addresses medical standards, stating pilots will not face different or more frequent medical examinations due to age unless the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determines it is necessary for safety based on new data. However, pilots over 60 must maintain a first-class medical certificate , expiring every six months. The FAA Administrator is also directed to report to Congress within 180 days on the feasibility of further increasing the pilot age limitation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1761
Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8513
Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act
Sep 19, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4452
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1761
    Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8513
    Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act


  • September 19, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 19, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4452
    Introduced in Senate
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Derrick Van Orden (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

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