H.R. 2247: Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-21):
Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act
This bill allows a pilot to present a digital copy of certain certificates (e.g., an airman certificate or a medical certificate) when required to present such documentation by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector.
Under current FAA regulations, a pilot must present for inspection a physical copy of an airman certificate and other paperwork upon a request from the FAA; a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer; or an authorized representative of the Transportation Security Administration or the National Transportation Safety Board. This bill allows a pilot to present a certificate such as an airman certificate or a medical certificate to an FAA inspector as (1) a physical, original copy; or (2) a digital copy stored on an electronic device or cloud storage platform.
The FAA must update current regulations to implement this change.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tracey Mann | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-03-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2247 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2247?
H.R. 2247 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2247 are available on congress.gov.
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