Establishes an expert review panel to recommend improvements to the FAA's safety management system.

The FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 establishes an independent expert review panel to evaluate the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) safety management system (SMS). The panel will review the FAA's compliance with relevant orders and policies, assess safety enhancements, and evaluate the effectiveness of SMS components. The panel will submit findings and recommendations to the FAA Administrator and Congress. The FAA must publish a report on the panel's findings and any dissenting views. The panel will terminate upon report submission.

Establishes an expert review panel to recommend improvements to the FAA's safety management system.

The FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 establishes an independent expert review panel to evaluate the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) safety management system (SMS). The panel will review the FAA's compliance with relevant orders and policies, assess safety enhancements, and evaluate the effectiveness of SMS components. The panel will submit findings and recommendations to the FAA Administrator and Congress. The FAA must publish a report on the panel's findings and any dissenting views. The panel will terminate upon report submission.