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SARA Act of 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 25, 2018

Securing and Revitalizing Aviation Act of 2018 or the SARA Act of 2018

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a program to provide grants to support the education of future aircraft pilots and the development of the aircraft pilot workforce.

The FAA shall (1) assign to the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee the task of reviewing all regulations and policies related to designated pilot examiners, (2) review the process of reserving aircraft registration numbers and enact appropriate changes to ensure the fair participation by the general public, and (3) provide air traffic services and aviation safety support for aviation events without charge.

The bill amends the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 to modify FAA tower marking requirements.

The bill amends the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 with respect to liability protection for volunteer pilots who fly for the public benefit.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R–OK

Committees

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
5 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. Introduced in Senate

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