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Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4684
The Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021, also known as Bill 117 HR 4684, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address issues related to the certification process for civilian aviation products and services.
One key aspect of the bill is to establish a more streamlined and efficient process for the certification of aviation products and services. This is intended to help reduce delays and costs associated with the current certification process, making it easier for companies to bring new products to market.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in the certification process by requiring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide regular updates on the status of certification applications. This is intended to ensure that companies are not left waiting indefinitely for a decision on their applications. Another important provision of the bill is to promote greater collaboration between the FAA and industry stakeholders. This is intended to ensure that the certification process is more responsive to the needs of the aviation industry, while still maintaining high safety standards. Overall, the Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021 seeks to modernize and improve the certification process for civilian aviation products and services, with the goal of promoting innovation and competitiveness in the aviation industry.
One key aspect of the bill is to establish a more streamlined and efficient process for the certification of aviation products and services. This is intended to help reduce delays and costs associated with the current certification process, making it easier for companies to bring new products to market.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in the certification process by requiring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide regular updates on the status of certification applications. This is intended to ensure that companies are not left waiting indefinitely for a decision on their applications. Another important provision of the bill is to promote greater collaboration between the FAA and industry stakeholders. This is intended to ensure that the certification process is more responsive to the needs of the aviation industry, while still maintaining high safety standards. Overall, the Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021 seeks to modernize and improve the certification process for civilian aviation products and services, with the goal of promoting innovation and competitiveness in the aviation industry.
Congressional Summary of HR 4684
Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to allow civilian pilots at the Department of Defense to earn certificates and ratings in the same manner as military pilots. Currently, pilots who are members of the U.S. armed forces may use military training and flight hours to qualify for pilot certificates and instrument and type ratings.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4684
Bill HR 4684 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2021. Bill HR 4684 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2021. Bill HR 4684's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of July 27, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4684
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4684
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4684
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations to ensure a Department of Defense civilian pilot is eligible for certain ratings in the same manner as a military pilot, and for other purposes.
Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021
Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021
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