Federal · 119th Congress
Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
Summary
Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act
This bill allows a pilot to present a digital copy of certain certificates (e.g., an airman certificate or a medical certificate) when required to present such documentation by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector.
Under current FAA regulations, a pilot must present for inspection a physical copy of an airman certificate and other paperwork upon a request from the FAA; a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer; or an authorized representative of the Transportation Security Administration or the National Transportation Safety Board. This bill allows a pilot to present a certificate such as an airman certificate or a medical certificate to an FAA inspector as (1) a physical, original copy; or (2) a digital copy stored on an electronic device or cloud storage platform.
The FAA must update current regulations to implement this change.
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Other titles3
To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the use of physical or digital copies of certain certificates for certain Federal Aviation Administration inspections, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Pilot Certificate Accessibility ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Airmen Certificate Accessibility ActShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history14
Mar 25, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2660)
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2247.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2660-2661)
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorMr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 16, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 474.
Mar 16, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-551.
Jan 21, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Mar 21, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 25, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 24, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 16, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 21, 2025