Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026 revises qualifications for Organization Designation Authorization holders.

The Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026 amends title 49 of the United States Code to revise the qualifications for Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders. It requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rescind any delegation to entities that do not meet the new requirements. Specifically, entities with at least $15 billion in annual gross revenue must include two representatives from labor organizations and two representatives with proven aerospace safety experience on their board of directors.

Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026 revises qualifications for Organization Designation Authorization holders.

The Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026 amends title 49 of the United States Code to revise the qualifications for Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders. It requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rescind any delegation to entities that do not meet the new requirements. Specifically, entities with at least $15 billion in annual gross revenue must include two representatives from labor organizations and two representatives with proven aerospace safety experience on their board of directors.