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This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to mandate that certain air carriers (defined by existing federal regulations) develop and regularly update an operational resiliency strategy within one year of the Act's enactment. The strategy must comprehensively address potential disruptions to airline operations, including severe weather and other anticipated events, by detailing plans to prevent or limit impacts on passengers. Specifically, carriers must outline how they will manage disruptions across several key areas: staffing models and workforce responsiveness, information and technology systems (like crew scheduling systems), operational continuity, cybersecurity risks, and other issues deemed important by the Secretary. The bill also requires the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of these strategies within three years, solicit feedback from carriers, and submit a report to congressional committees. The Secretary is instructed to protect any proprietary or trade secret information submitted as part of these strategies, and the bill explicitly states that it does not grant additional regulatory authority beyond requiring the development of these resiliency plans. The overall goal is to improve airline operational stability and protect consumer interests by proactively addressing potential service disruptions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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