H.R. 7553 · In committee · Transportation and Public Works

Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

What it does

Directs the FAA Administrator to publish a plan within 180 days outlining improvements to the type certification process, including use of industry consensus standards, stable policy on common issues, and performance-based standards.
Requires the FAA Administrator to establish standard expected timelines within 270 days for major certification milestones, including issue paper development, special condition rulemaking, and responses to exemption petitions.
Requires the FAA Administrator to amend FAA order 8110.112A within 180 days to establish criteria for when issues warrant formal issue papers and to convert stable issue papers into published policy or advisory circulars.
Directs the FAA Administrator to publish updated delegation guidance within 90 days specifying eligibility criteria, classification of routine versus safety-critical findings, and processes for documentation and management review.

Sep 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Transportation and Infrastructure