United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 4684 — Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill allows Department of Defense civilian pilots to earn certain flying ratings like military pilots.

The bill requires the FAA to revise regulations within 18 months to allow Department of Defense civilian pilots to obtain flying ratings based on their qualifications. This aligns their eligibility with that of military pilots.

Summary

Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to allow civilian pilots at the Department of Defense to earn certificates and ratings in the same manner as military pilots. Currently, pilots who are members of the U.S. armed forces may use military training and flight hours to qualify for pilot certificates and instrument and type ratings.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4684 do?
Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to allow civilian pilots at the Department of Defense to earn certificates and ratings in the same manner as military pilots. Currently, pilots who are members of the U.S. armed forces may use military training and flight hours to qualify for pilot certificates and instrument and type ratings.
Who sponsors HR 4684?
HR 4684 is sponsored by Brooks, Mo (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4684?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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