Bill > HR7553

This bill, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, aims to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) type certification process, which is the system used to approve new aircraft designs for safety, to encourage the development of new and innovative aviation technologies, particularly in the area of advanced air mobility (AAM), which refers to new types of aircraft like electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles for passenger and cargo transport. Key provisions include requiring the FAA Administrator to publish a public plan to improve transparency in the type certification process, including how industry consensus standards can be used for compliance, and to establish stable policies for common certification issues. The bill also mandates the creation of standard expected timelines for major milestones in the certification process, such as the development of "issue papers" (documents that identify and address specific technical or safety concerns) and responses to applicant requests, though these timelines will not create new legal rights or be subject to judicial review, and complex safety issues are excluded. Furthermore, the FAA will be required to update its guidance on delegating certification tasks to industry representatives, ensuring this delegation considers both safety and the impact on U.S. global leadership in aviation technology. The bill also calls for clearer criteria for when an issue warrants an issue paper and for converting recurring issue papers into published policy to improve efficiency, and expresses Congress's sense that the U.S. should maintain its leadership in aviation innovation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7553/all-info