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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 7553Licensing and registrationsAviation and airports

Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because the speed and clarity of the FAA's aircraft approval process directly impact the development of new aviation technologies in the United States. If the process is slow or unclear, companies might face delays in bringing innovations like electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft (often called 'flying taxis') to market, potentially hindering American leadership in this evolving field.

By requiring more transparency, predictable timelines, and clearer rules, the bill aims to reduce bottlenecks that can currently slow down innovation. If this bill passes, new aircraft and technologies could be certified and introduced to the public more efficiently, fostering economic growth and maintaining the U.S.'s competitive edge in global aviation. If it doesn't pass, the existing certification process might continue to be a source of frustration for innovators, potentially driving development elsewhere and slowing the adoption of new, potentially beneficial air travel options.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires the FAA to publish a plan for improving transparency in the type certification process and to consider using industry standards where possible.

This aims to make the complex aircraft approval process clearer and potentially faster for companies developing new technologies.

PROVISION 02

Mandates the FAA to establish standard expected timelines for major milestones in the certification process, including response times for applications and issue papers.

Setting clear deadlines helps reduce delays and provides predictability for companies seeking approval for their innovations.

PROVISION 03

Directs the FAA to amend its procedures to include specific criteria for when an "issue paper" is necessary and which FAA roles are responsible for evaluation.

This ensures that specific safety concerns are addressed consistently and efficiently, preventing unnecessary or redundant paperwork.

PROVISION 04

Requires the FAA to convert stable, recurring "issue papers" into published policy or advisory circulars and incorporate them into airworthiness standards.

This change helps prevent the FAA from repeatedly addressing the same issues, streamlining the process and creating more consistent regulations.

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ACTION TIMELINE

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FEB 13

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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FEB 12

Introduced in House

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FEB 12

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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FEB 12

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

HOUSE · INTROREFERRAL

BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 7553

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedFeb 12, 2026

Last actionFeb 13, 2026

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026

House BillHR 7553Licensing and registrationsAviation and airports

Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2026

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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the FAA to publish a plan for improving transparency in the type certification process and to consider using industry standards where possible.

This aims to make the complex aircraft approval process clearer and potentially faster for companies developing new technologies.

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Mandates the FAA to establish standard expected timelines for major milestones in the certification process, including response times for applications and issue papers.

Setting clear deadlines helps reduce delays and provides predictability for companies seeking approval for their innovations.

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Directs the FAA to amend its procedures to include specific criteria for when an "issue paper" is necessary and which FAA roles are responsible for evaluation.

This ensures that specific safety concerns are addressed consistently and efficiently, preventing unnecessary or redundant paperwork.

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Requires the FAA to convert stable, recurring "issue papers" into published policy or advisory circulars and incorporate them into airworthiness standards.

This change helps prevent the FAA from repeatedly addressing the same issues, streamlining the process and creating more consistent regulations.

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180 days after the date of enactment

Administrator shall publish a publicly available plan for improving the issue paper process and ensuring consideration of performance-based standards.

270 days after the date of enactment

Administrator shall amend FAA order 8110.112A (or successor) to establish a range of standard expected timelines for major milestones in the type certification process.

180 days after the date of enactment

Administrator shall amend FAA order 8110.112A (or successor) to include specific criteria for issue papers and improve efficiency by eliminating recurring issue papers.

90 days after the date of enactment

Administrator shall publish a plan for FAA delegation guidance.

180 days after standard expected timelines are established, and annually thereafter

Administrator shall submit a report to Congress on the status of implementation of Section 2 (Transparency of the FAA type certification process).

GLOSSARY

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Type Certificate: An approval issued by the FAA for a specific aircraft design, including its engines, propellers, and other components, confirming it meets safety and airworthiness standards.
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC): An approval issued by the FAA to modify an aircraft's original design (covered by a Type Certificate). It signifies that the modification complies with airworthiness standards.
Issue Paper: A document used by the FAA during the certification process to identify and resolve a novel or complex safety concern that isn't clearly covered by existing regulations.
Performance-based standards: Rules that specify the desired outcome or performance level for a product or system, rather than dictating the exact method or design for achieving it. This allows for more innovative solutions.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM): An emerging transportation system that includes new types of aircraft, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, designed for short-distance air travel in urban and rural areas.
FAA Order 8110.112A: An internal FAA document that outlines the agency's procedures and guidance for handling issue papers during the aircraft certification process.

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FEB 13

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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FEB 12

Introduced in House

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FEB 12

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 12

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

INTROREFERRAL

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