H.R. 7553, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, advanced out of committee on September 15, 2026.
H.R. 7553 — Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
What it does
This bill directs the FAA to publish a plan within 180 days to speed up and clarify its aircraft type-certification process—the regulatory approval required before new aircraft can fly. It requires the FAA to establish expected timelines for certification milestones, use industry consensus standards where safe, and create stable policies for recurring certification issues. The bill also requires updated guidance on delegating certification work to manufacturers' own engineers. The stated goal is to accelerate innovation in advanced air mobility (electric aircraft, drones, urban air taxis) while maintaining safety, and to keep the U.S. competitive globally.
Quorum's transparency scan gave Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
H.R. 7553 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Troy Nehls. Cosponsored by André Carson, Jay Obernolte, Jimmy Panetta and Josh Gottheimer.
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