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To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to appoint an Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Technology, and for other purposes.

1/18/2024, 6:09 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 878

This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to appoint an Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Technology and establish a rulemaking committee on aviation safety technologies. Under the bill, aviation safety technology is airborne or ground-based equipment that is meant to reduce the occurrence of aviation accidents (e.g., auto take-off, navigation, and taxi technology; navigation technology; and remote piloting technology).

Specifically, the new associate administrator's responsibilities include coordinating, developing, and implementing a variety of processes and measures for FAA certification and operational approval of aviation safety technologies.

Further, the aviation rulemaking committee must make recommendations for the development of a detailed roadmap for the certification and operational approval of aviation safety technologies by the FAA, with a focus on technologies, software, and automation to enhance operational safety. The committee must also issue a notice of proposed rulemaking based on any consensus recommendations.

Current Status of Bill HR 878

Bill HR 878 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2023. Bill HR 878 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 8, 2023.  Bill HR 878's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of February 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 878

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 878

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Aviation and airports
- Consumer affairs
- Federal officials
- Product safety and quality
- Wages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 878

To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to appoint an Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Technology, and for other purposes.
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to appoint an Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Technology, and for other purposes.

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