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DemocratBill · H.R. 7526· House(119-HR-7526)

Safe Skies Act of 2026

Rep. Carbajal
Age: 62 years
California
Introduced
2/12/2026
Last activity
2/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sponsored by
Salud Carbajal
Cosponsors
Democrat - 8Republican - 6
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Safe Skies Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of Transportation to change a specific Federal Aviation Administration final rule. The goal is to extend duty and rest requirements to flightcrew members in all-cargo operations. Currently, these requirements apply to passenger operations. The modification must be completed within 30 days of the Act's enactment.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill expands federal regulatory oversight by applying existing FAA duty and rest rules to all-cargo operations.

  • Would union members be better off under this?+4

    The bill enhances safety and rest standards for flightcrew members in the cargo sector.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    The mandate imposes new regulatory compliance costs on air carriers conducting cargo operations.