119-hr-9889119th Congress

PILOT Act

Sponsored By: Representative Whitesides, George [D-CA-27]

Introduced

Summary

Expand pathways for civilian test pilot school graduates to support military flight testing. This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to report by January 1, 2027 on whether and how graduates of accredited U.S. civilian test pilot schools could serve as test pilots and flight test engineers for military test activities.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Whitesides, George [D-CA-27]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 7/22/2026

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