To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to improve and expand electronic filing capabilities for Federal Aviation Administration Form 337, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to improve and expand electronic filing capabilities for Federal Aviation Administration Form 337, and for other purposes. do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to improve and expand electronic filing capabilities for Federal Aviation Administration Form 337, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to improve and expand electronic filing capabilities for FAA Form 337. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 26, 2026, by Mr. Nehls and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Q: What does DIGITAL ACCESS MODERNIZATION AND SECURE ELECTRONIC FILING of To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to improve and expand electronic filing capabilities for Federal Aviation Administration Form 337, and for other purposes. do?

This section focuses on modernizing and securing electronic filing for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration). The FAA Administrator is directed to improve electronic filing capabilities and make secure application programming interfaces (APIs) available for voluntary integration by third-party software platforms, if technically feasible. Established interfaces must include safeguards for authentication, data integrity, cybersecurity, and protection of personally identifiable information. The use of electronic filing systems and third-party interfaces is voluntary and will not impose additional compliance requirements. The Administrator is authorized to consult with stakeholders during implementation and issue non-binding guidance. This section prohibits requiring any party to submit additional information beyond what is already required by law or regulation. The Administrator must limit data collection, retention, and dissemination to the minimum necessary for aviation safety and registration. Personally identifiable information of aircraft owners, operators, mechanics, or registrants will not be publicly available, except as required by law. Information made available under this section cannot be used for commercial solicitation, surveillance, or profiling purposes. The FAA is directed to utilize existing information technology platforms and avoid duplicative systems.

Last updated: 5/26/2026 · Introduced: 5/26/2026

Author: Troy Nehls (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enhance electronic filing capabilities for FAA Form 337, which concerns major repairs and alterations to aircraft.
The FAA must make secure application programming interfaces (APIs) available for voluntary use by third-party software platforms to facilitate electronic filing, while ensuring data security and privacy.
The bill restricts the collection, retention, and public availability of personally identifiable information related to aircraft owners, operators, mechanics, and registrants.

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