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119-hr-2247119th Congress

Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act

Sponsored By: Representative Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

Passed House

Summary

Allows digital airman and medical certificates. This bill would let an individual present either a physical certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration or a digital certificate stored on an electronic device or in the cloud to an FAA inspector. Digital certificates must meet authentication and verification requirements set by the Administrator. The bill directs the FAA to issue a final rule by November 30, 2028 to update parts 61, 63, 65, 67, and 107 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations and to provide related guidance.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

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If enacted, you would be allowed to show an FAA airman or medical certificate as a digital ID or a physical card. The digital certificate would have to be issued by the FAA and meet its authentication and verification rules. You would be able to store it on your device or, where there is enough connectivity, in the cloud. FAA inspectors would accept either format. The FAA would have to issue a final rule by November 30, 2028 to update parts 61, 63, 65, 67, and 107 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. These changes would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

TN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 3/21/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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