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Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025

10/7/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5523

The bill titled "To amend title 49, United States Code, to raise the retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 19, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 5523

Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act of 2025

This bill raises the mandatory retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations from 65 to 67 years of age. This age standard does not apply to commercial operations that take place in (1) the territorial airspace of a foreign country that prohibits such operations, or (2) international airspace where such operations are not in compliance with the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

The bill specifies that a pilot who is over 65 years of age on the date of the bill's enactment may return to service in commercial aviation operations until 67 years of age.

The Federal Aviation Administration must also submit a report to Congress on further increasing the age limitation for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations.

Current Status of Bill HR 5523

Bill HR 5523 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2025. Bill HR 5523 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2025.  Bill HR 5523's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of September 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5523

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5523

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5523

To amend title 49, United States Code, to raise the retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations, and for other purposes.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to raise the retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Jayleen Wong

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10 months ago

I don't support raising the retirement age for pilots. It could jeopardize safety. #HRBill5523