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S. 573

Referred to Committee

General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015

Introduced 2/25/2015•114th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2/25/2015 • Senate

Summary

General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015

Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or revise FAA medical certification regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as a pilot of a covered aircraft without regard to any medical certification or proof of health requirement otherwise applicable under federal law if the flight meets certain criteria and the individual: (1) possesses a valid state driver's license, (2) complies with applicable medical requirements associated with that license, (3) is transporting five or fewer passengers, and (4) is operating under visual or instrument flight rules.

Defines "covered aircraft" as an aircraft that: (1) is not authorized under federal law to carry more than six occupants, and (2) has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no more than 6,000 pounds.

Prohibits the Administrator from taking enforcement action against a pilot of a covered aircraft for not holding a valid third-class medical certificate if the pilot and the flight meets such requirements, unless the Administrator has published final regulations in the Federal Register.

Introduced in Senate • 2/25/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAviation and airportsDepartment of TransportationLicensing and registrationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (6)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
5
Republicans
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Sponsor

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Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

Republican • AR

Sponsored 2/25/2015

Cosponsors (5)

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Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]

D-IN

Joined 2/25/2015

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Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]

R-KS

Joined 2/25/2015

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Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH]

R-NH

Joined 2/25/2015

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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

R-KS

Joined 2/25/2015

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Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]

R-OK

Joined 2/25/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

February 25, 2015

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Introduced in Senate2/25/2015

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors5