A bill to amend section 312(c) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, relating to research and development, to require the Secretary of Transportation to assure the development of a collision avoidance system for use on all civil and military aircraft of the United States in the interest of air safety.

Summary

Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to take whatever steps are necessary, including research and development, to promulgate standards for an airborne collision avoidance system for all United States aircraft, both civil and military, to improve aviation safety. Requires the Secretary to promulgate such regulations within one year. Sets forth certain requirements with respect to such system which the Secretary shall include in such regulations.

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Timeline

1. 5 June 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 June 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 June 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 June 1979

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Sponsors

• Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] · R · Sponsor
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