H.R.7191

Fatigued Pilot Protection Act

Introduced·1/21/26

Fatigued Pilot Protection Act mandates FAA to update regulations on flight and duty limitations and rest requirements for flightcrew members.

The Fatigued Pilot Protection Act requires the Federal Aviation Administration to update regulations within 180 days of enactment. These regulations must ensure that flight and duty limitations and rest requirements apply to flightcrew members conducting operations under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. The bill aims to enhance safety by addressing fatigue-related issues among pilots.

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Subcommittee on Aviation Committee
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History

Jan 22

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Jan 21

House

Introduced in House

Jan 21

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.