What does Preamble of HR 2247 do?

This bill amends title 49, United States Code. It authorizes the use of physical or digital copies of certain certificates for certain Federal Aviation Administration inspections. The bill's stated purpose is to authorize the use of physical or digital copies of certificates for FAA inspections and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2247 do?

This bill is formally titled the Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act.

What does ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF CERTIFICATION. of HR 2247 do?

This section amends Section 44703 of Title 49, United States Code to allow airmen to present certificates in physical or digital formats. Acceptable formats include a physical certificate issued by the Administrator or a digital certificate stored on an electronic device or a cloud-based system, presented with established authentication and verification requirements. The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration is required to 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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Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act — HR. 2247

Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act

Last updated: 3/16/2026 · 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 (FAA) inspections.
The FAA must establish authentication and verification requirements for digital certificates.
The FAA is required to finalize regulations by November 30, 2028, to implement these changes.

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