FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026
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The FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 establishes an expert panel to review and recommend improvements to the FAA's Safety Management System. The bill outlines the panel's composition, scope of review, and reporting requirements, aiming to enhance aviation safety management. It includes provisions for transparency and accountability but lacks detailed fiscal analysis.
Structural flags
⚑ Spends without a pay-for — authorizes new spending with no stated offset or pay-for
Legislative structure
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| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | — | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 2026-01-27 | — | Introduced in Senate |
| 2026-02-12 | — | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| 2026-09-14 | — | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 562. |
| 2026-09-14 | — | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-143. |
| 2026-09-14 | — | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-143. |
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- 2026-09-18 17:01:51.291+00
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- 2026-09-14
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