Bill · H.R. 9225· House(119-HR-9225)
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Tracey Mann
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to start a study within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The study will assess and evaluate if certain aircraft with at least 10 passenger seats and not more than 19 seats can be safely used in commercial air service. Specifically, it looks at aircraft type certificated under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, after August 30, 2017. The Administrator must consider changing aircraft economics for operators serving small communities and evaluate foreign regulatory frameworks. Technical advice and comments must also be solicited from aircraft manufacturers, representatives of small or rural communities, and aviation safety experts. Finally, the Administrator must submit a report on the study's findings to specific committees in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The bill specifically seeks input from and addresses the needs of small, rural, and remote communities experiencing reduced air service.
Does this make it easier to do business across state lines?+2
The legislation evaluates regulations affecting commercial air carriers operating across state lines.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The study considers aircraft economics for operators serving small communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1) requires the Administrator to consider the impacts of changing aircraft economics for operators providing scheduled commercial air service to small communities. This is positive because it looks directly at how air service costs and availability affect smaller towns.
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Section 1(b)(3)(B) requires the Administrator to solicit technical advice and comments from representatives of small, rural, and remote communities that have experienced a decrease in scheduled commercial air service, including communities receiving certain subsidies. This gives a direct voice to everyday people in areas losing flights.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no explicitly mentioned negative impacts or burdens placed on individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Farmers+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+2Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 6/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ron EstesRepublican · Kansas
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island