Bill · H.R. 7553· House(119-HR-7553)
Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
- Introduced
- 2/12/2026
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Nehls
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 3
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act aims to update the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process. It seeks to support the development of new and novel technologies to ensure United States leadership in aviation. The bill requires the FAA Administrator to publish a plan for improving the issue paper process and creating stable policy. It also mandates the establishment of standard expected timelines for various certification milestones. Additionally, the Act calls for updated delegation guidance and specific criteria for FAA issue papers.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Aviation industry players benefit significantly from more predictable and stable certification timelines.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates that the FAA publish certification plans and performance metrics on its official website.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
Enhancing aviation innovation and global leadership can contribute to broader economic growth.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
By explicitly stating that new timelines are not subject to judicial review, it limits legal recourse for applicants.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Aviation Innovation: The bill seeks to support the development of new and novel technologies, including advanced air mobility, to ensure global leadership in aviation (Section 2; Section 3).
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Improved Transparency and Predictability: The Administrator is required to create a plan for stable policy regarding subjects commonly addressed in issue papers and establish standard expected timelines for major milestones in the certification process (Section 2).
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Increased Efficiency in Certification: The bill directs the FAA to improve efficiency and timelines by converting stable means of compliance issue papers into published policy or advisory circulars (Section 3).
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Clearer Delegation Guidance: The Act requires updated guidance regarding applicant eligibility for delegation and the classification of compliance findings as routine or safety-critical (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Exclusion of Complex Safety Issues from Timelines: The establishment of standard expected timelines does not apply to complex issues that the Administrator determines present an unsafe condition (Section 2).
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Limited Legal Recourse: The establishment of standard expected timelines does not create any new legal rights, and the Administrator's adherence or failure to adhere to these timelines is not subject to judicial review (Section 6).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Consumer Protection+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+1Improves Due Process-2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+2Reduces Carbon Emissions+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+2
- 9/15/2026
- Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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