S. 3885, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, advanced out of committee on July 22, 2026.
S. 3885 — Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
What it does
This bill requires the FAA to publish a plan within 180 days to speed up and clarify its aircraft certification process, including establishing standard timelines for major milestones, creating clearer criteria for when issue papers are needed, and updating delegation guidance for manufacturers. The bill aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty and accelerate approval of new aircraft technologies—particularly advanced air mobility vehicles like electric vertical takeoff aircraft—while maintaining safety standards.
Quorum's transparency scan gave Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
S. 3885 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Peter Welch. Cosponsored by Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, Ben Luján and Bernie Moreno.