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To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes.
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes.
Summary
- Requires the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study within 180 days to assess whether aircraft with 10 to 19 passenger seats that are certified under Part 23 regulations after August 30, 2017, can be safely used in commercial airline operations under Part 121 regulations.
- Directs the study to evaluate the impact on aircraft economics for operators providing scheduled commercial air service to small communities.
- Requires the study to examine how foreign regulatory agencies handle similar aircraft in commercial operations.
- Requires the FAA to solicit input from aircraft manufacturers, representatives of small and rural communities, and aviation safety experts for the study.
- Requires the FAA to submit a report on its findings to Congress.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS)
2 cosponsors
- Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (R-KS)
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Tracey Mann’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- WINTER LIVESTOCK $13,200
- ICM INC. $8,300
- SILVER COMPANIES $7,220
- EQUITY BANK $6,850
- CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY $6,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Tracey Mann → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Jun 9, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- Jun 9, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 9, 2026
Mr. Mann (for himself, Mr. Magaziner, and Mr. Estes) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. STUDY ON SAFETY AND AIRWORTHINESS OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall initiate a study to assess and evaluate whether aircraft with at least 10 passenger seats and not more than 19 seats that are type certificated under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, after August 30, 2017, may be safely used in commercial air service conducted under part 121 of title 14 of such code.
(b) Requirements.—In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Administrator shall—
(1) consider the impacts of changing aircraft economics for operators providing scheduled commercial air service to small communities;
(2) evaluate applicable foreign regulatory frameworks for foreign air carriers providing scheduled air transportation using aircraft originally designed with a passenger capacity of 10 to 19 seats; and
(3) solicit technical advice and comments from—
(A) representatives of aircraft manufacturers, including associations representing aircraft manufacturers;
(B) representatives of small, rural, and remote communities that have experienced a decrease in scheduled commercial air service, including from communities in which subsidies are provided pursuant to subchapter II of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code; and
(C) aviation safety experts with specific knowledge of aircraft airworthiness requirements under parts 23 and 25 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.
(c) Report to Congress.—Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the findings of the study. <all>
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