US SB2103 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 15-5)
Status: Introduced on March 11 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-03-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 11 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-03-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2014 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or revise FAA medical certification regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as a pilot of a covered aircraft without regard to any medical certification or proof of health requirement otherwise applicable under federal law if the flight meets certain criteria and the individual: (1) possesses a valid state driver's license, (2) complies with applicable medical requirements associated with that license, (3) is transporting five or fewer passengers, and (4) is operating under visual flight rules. Defines "covered aircraft" as an aircraft that: (1) is not authorized under federal law to carry more than six occupants, and (2) has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no more than 6,000 pounds.
Title
General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2014
Sponsors
| Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] | Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R-NH] | Sen. Mark Begich [D-AK] | Sen. Mike Crapo [R-ID] |
| Sen. Joe Donnelly [D-IN] | Sen. Michael Enzi [R-WY] | Sen. Deb Fischer [R-NE] | Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT] |
| Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK] | Sen. Mike Johanns [R-NE] | Sen. Mary Landrieu [D-LA] | Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] |
| Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] | Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH] | Sen. Mark Pryor [D-AR] | Sen. James Risch [R-ID] |
| Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS] | Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT] | Sen. Pat Toomey [R-PA] | Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-11 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3708 (Related) 2013-12-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
Licensing and registrations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health
Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
Licensing and registrations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/2103/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s2103/BILLS-113s2103is.pdf |
