What does Preamble of Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act do?

This bill amends title 49, United States Code. It authorizes the use of physical or digital copies of certain certificates for Federal Aviation Administration inspections.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act.

What does ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF CERTIFICATION. of Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act do?

This section amends Section 44703 of Title 49, United States Code. It allows individuals with certificates issued under this section, including medical certificates, to present them to FAA inspectors in physical or digital formats. Digital certificates can be stored on electronic devices or cloud-based systems, provided authentication and verification requirements are met. The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration must issue a final rule by November 30, 2028, to update regulations in specified parts of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to implement these amendments.

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Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act

Last updated: 3/25/2026 · Introduced: 3/21/2025

Author: Tim Burchett (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows airmen to present physical or digital certificates during Federal Aviation Administration inspections.
It amends federal law to explicitly permit both physical and digital airman certificates.
The Federal Aviation Administration must finalize regulations by November 30, 2028, to align with these changes.

119th Congresspassed houseS. 4256(In Committee)Official page

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