Bill > S1268

This bill aims to modify the qualifications for Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders in the aviation industry, specifically targeting large companies with annual gross revenues of at least $15 billion. The bill requires these companies to include two labor organization representatives on their board of directors - one from each labor group representing employees directly involved in aircraft design and manufacturing - as well as two board members with proven aerospace safety experience and demonstrable safety-related outcomes. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator review existing ODA holders within 90 days of the bill's enactment and rescind delegation authorizations for any entities that do not meet these new board composition requirements. An ODA is a special authorization that allows certain entities to perform specific functions on behalf of the FAA, such as certifying aircraft designs or manufacturing processes. The goal of these changes appears to be increasing safety oversight and ensuring that labor perspectives and safety expertise are directly represented at the highest levels of aviation-related organizations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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