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HR 3559 United States House · 118th Congress

FAA Research and Development Act of 2023

The FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 authorizes $255 million to $279 million annually (2024-2028) for the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct research on aviation safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. It establishes an Assistant Administrator for Research and Development and mandates specific research on hydrogen aviation, lead-free fuel alternatives, space-based air traffic surveillance, AI for airport operations, and advanced materials for aircraft. The bill requires the FAA to submit multiple reports to Congress detailing implementation progress on these research initiatives. These provisions directly affect the FAA's research priorities and will benefit the broader aviation industry through resulting safety and technological advancements.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds research on hydrogen aviation, lead-free fuels, and environmental sustainability to reduce aviation emissions, directly advancing climate goals per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $255M-$279M annually for aviation R&D including sustainable tech (hydrogen, lead-free fuel), advancing transportation infrastructure and safety standards.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Airports
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 22, 2023 Last action Jul 11, 2023
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Committee
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Amendments
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Jul 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee on Transportation discharged.
lower
Jul 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-139, Part I.
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Jun 15, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0.
lower
May 23, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
lower
May 22, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
May 22, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Frank D. Lucas
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