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HR 10318

Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act

118th Congress Introduced by Tim Burchett and 1 co-sponsor

Aims to improve accessibility to pilot certificates, easing FAA certification for applicants and flight schools through better accommodations and streamlined processes.

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Bill Summary · HR 10318

HR 10318 — Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act

Overview

HR 10318 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives titled the “Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act.” The available information does not include the text of the bill, so the exact provisions are not specified here. Based on the title, the measure appears intended to improve access to pilot certificates, potentially by addressing barriers in the certification process, modernization of issuance, or accommodations for applicants.

Status and timeline

  • Introduced: December 6, 2024
  • Status: Introduced in the House
  • Initial action: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (same date as introduction)

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Tim Burchett
  • Cosponsor: Garret Graves

What the bill would address (based on the title)

  • The bill is described as an accessibility-focused measure for pilot certificates. The specific mechanisms—such as whether it would streamline application processes, require accessibility accommodations, modify regulatory requirements, or authorize funding—are not provided in the available materials.
  • If enacted, potential areas of impact could include the process for obtaining FAA airman certificates, interaction with aviation training providers, and how accessibility considerations are incorporated into certification policies. Precise provisions, required timelines, funding, and enforcement details would be in the bill’s text and associated summaries.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals pursuing pilot certificates (e.g., private, commercial, and other aviation credential applicants)
  • Aviation training organizations and flight schools
  • The federal aviation regulatory framework (notably the FAA) and related administrative processes
  • Stakeholders focused on accessibility and accommodations within aviation

Procedural notes

  • As a newly introduced bill, it would typically proceed through committee consideration (pending hearings and markup) before potential floor action in the House. If enacted, it would then move to the Senate, where companion measures or differences would need to be reconciled.

How to track this bill

  • To obtain the full text, official summary, amendments, and status updates, consult Congress.gov, the Library of Congress THOMAS system, or the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s records.
  • Look for future actions such as committee passage, amendments, floor votes, and any fiscal notes or regulatory impact analyses.

If you’d like, I can pull the current text and a line-by-line summary once it’s publicly available, or provide a side-by-side comparison with similar prior legislation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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