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H.R. 3935 (118th)

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 June 2023

Last action

16 May 2024 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 118-63.

Sponsors

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation, Education

Source updated

6 December 2025

Transport · Aviation · Education

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Summary

Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028, including activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations. The National Transportation Safety Board is also reauthorized through FY2028. The bill also addresses a wide range of issues. For example, the bill directs the FAA to increase air traffic controller hiring targets; extends the authorizations for aviation workforce development programs for pilots and mechanics; establishes a workforce development program to support the education, recruitment, and retention of aviation professionals; establishes an FAA Ombudsman to coordinate the response to submissions of inquiries or objections relating to issues such as aircraft certifications and registrations, certificates (e.g., pilot and medical), and operational approvals, waivers, or exemptions; requires air carriers to operate aircraft with cockpit voice recorders and cockpit video recorders; prohibits aircraft dispatchers from working remotely, with limited exceptions for emergencies; requires air carriers to offer a refund to an air passenger with a disability whose wheelchair cannot be physically accommodated in the cargo hold; requires the Department of Transportation to establish a policy directing certain air carriers to seat a young child next to an accompanying adult if adjacent seats are available without charging an additional fee; requires the FAA to issue rules to update the requirements for testing and operating unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones), including for drones operating beyond the visual line of sight; and requires the FAA to issue rules for certifying pilots for powered-lift aircraft (i.e., capable of vertical takeoff and landing) and operational rules for powered-lift aircraft providing commercial service.

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Timeline

  1. 9 June 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 June 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 June 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 June 2023

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 June 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 63 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 June 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 July 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 109.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 11 July 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-138.

    Source: Committee

  11. 11 July 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-138.

    Source: Committee

  12. 18 July 2023

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 597 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941 both under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 July 2023

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3935 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  14. 19 July 2023

    Passed

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 19 July 2023

    Floor

    Mr. Perry moved that the committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  16. 19 July 2023

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  17. 19 July 2023

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941 both under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 July 2023

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Andrew R. Garbarino to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  19. 19 July 2023

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 597 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  20. 19 July 2023

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 597. (consideration: CR H3707-3839)

    Source: Floor

  21. 20 July 2023

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3935.

    Source: Floor

  22. 20 July 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  23. 20 July 2023

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 69 (Roll no. 364).

    Source: Floor

  24. 20 July 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 69 (Roll no. 364).

    Source: Floor

  25. 20 July 2023

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  26. 20 July 2023

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  27. 20 July 2023

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3935.

    Source: Floor

  28. 20 July 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 597, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment en bloc No. 4.

    Source: Floor

  29. 20 July 2023

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  30. 20 July 2023

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3863-3874)

    Source: Floor

  31. 25 July 2023

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  32. 20 September 2023

    Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  33. 21 September 2023

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4665)

    Source: Floor

  34. 21 September 2023

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 211.

    Source: Calendars

  35. 26 September 2023

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4669)

    Source: Floor

  36. 27 September 2023

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4689)

    Source: Floor

  37. 28 September 2023

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4729)

    Source: Floor

  38. 29 September 2023

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4806, S4818-4820)

    Source: Floor

  39. 30 September 2023

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4885)

    Source: Floor

  40. 20 April 2024

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2928)

    Source: Floor

  41. 23 April 2024

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2943)

    Source: Floor

  42. 1 May 2024

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S3107)

    Source: Floor

  43. 2 May 2024

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S3295)

    Source: Floor

  44. 7 May 2024

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3381-3496)

    Source: Floor

  45. 8 May 2024

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3567-3589)

    Source: Floor

  46. 9 May 2024

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3629-3645)

    Source: Floor

  47. 9 May 2024

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 5/9/2024, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 4. Record Vote Number: 162. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 05/07/2024 CR S3381-3495)

    Source: Floor

  48. 10 May 2024

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  49. 14 May 2024

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Graves (MO) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H3050-3170)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  50. 14 May 2024

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  51. 14 May 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3935.

    Source: Floor

  52. 15 May 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  53. 15 May 2024

    Vote

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 26 (Roll no. 200). (consideration: CR H3229-3230; text: 5/14/2024 CR H3050-3164)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  54. 15 May 2024

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 26 (Roll no. 200). (consideration: CR H3229-3230; text: 5/14/2024 CR H3050-3164)

    Source: NotUsed

  55. 16 May 2024

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 118-63.

    Source: President

  56. 16 May 2024

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  57. 16 May 2024

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  58. 16 May 2024

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  59. 16 May 2024

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

Votes

15 May 2024 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment · Passed · Official source

Yes 387 · No 26 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 17

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

9 May 2024 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3935 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 88 · No 4 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

20 July 2023 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 351 · No 69 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 13

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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