Aviation
The Subcommittee on Aviation has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil aviation, including safety, infrastructure, labor, and international issues. Within this scope of responsibilities, the Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a modal administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). This jurisdiction covers all programs within the FAA as well as aviation programs of the USDOT with respect to economic regulation of air carriers and passenger airline service. In addition, the Subcommittee has jurisdiction over commercial space transportation, the National Mediation Board, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Issues within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Aviation include:
- Air traffic control modernization
- Air traffic management
- Certification of aircraft and equipment
- UAS traffic management
- Counter-UAS authorization, systems, and technology
- Airport capacity and infrastructure
- Airport Improvement Program grants
- Airspace matters
- Airline competition and antitrust issues
- Aviation safety
- Aviation security (issues that affect commerce and safety)
- Commercial aviation and air carrier operations (both passenger and cargo)
- Commercial space transportation and tourism
- Airline consumer protection and service
- Environmental requirements
- Essential Air Service and other small-community air service programs
- General aviation
- Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and other new aircraft
- International aviation
- National Mediation Board
- National Transportation Safety Board
- War risk insurance
- Use of navigable airspace
Recent Activity
- May 17, 2022 : Preparing for Take-Off: Examining Efforts to Address Climate Change at U.S. Airports
- Mar 24, 2022 : Chair DeFazio Statement on Mark Forkner Verdict
- Mar 17, 2022 : Aviation Noise: Measuring Progress in Addressing Community Concerns
- Feb 17, 2022 : Chair DeFazio Statement on Resignation of FAA Administrator Steve Dickson
- Feb 3, 2022 : Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Subcommittee Hearing on 5G Deployment and its Effects on Aviation Safety
- Feb 3, 2022 : "Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment & Aviation Safety"
- Jan 27, 2022 : Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Announce Hearing Next Week on 5G Deployment and its Effects on Aviation Safety
- Jan 18, 2022 : Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Statement on Latest 5G Voluntary Agreement
- Jan 17, 2022 : Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Call for Targeted Delay of 5G Deployment
- Jan 3, 2022 : In New Letter to FCC, Chair DeFazio Continues to Express “Deep Reservations” About Scheduled 5G Deployment
- Dec 31, 2021 : Chair DeFazio Statement on Airlines for America’s Emergency Petition to Stay 5G Deployment
- Dec 8, 2021 : DeFazio Statement on Airlines for America’s Response to Bipartisan Letter Regarding Management of Payroll Support Program Funds
- Dec 2, 2021 : Bipartisan Committee Leaders Request Clarity from Airlines on Management of Payroll Support Program Funds
- Nov 29, 2021 : DeFazio, Larsen, and Stanton Seek Answers from FAA on Apparent Lack of Boeing Accountability for Longstanding 737 MAX Issues
- Nov 19, 2021 : Committee Leaders Urge FCC to Act to Protect Aviation Safety Amid 5G Broadband Implementation
The House Subcommittee on
Aviation
Democrats
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Steve Cohen - TN 09
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André Carson - IN 07
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Sharice Davids - KS 3
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Kaiali'i Kahele - HI 2
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Nikema Williams - GA 5
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Henry C. Johnson. Jr. - GA 04
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Dina Titus - NV 01
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Sean Patrick Maloney - NY 18
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Julia Brownley - CA 26
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Donald M. Payne Jr. - NJ 10
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Mark DeSaulnier - CA 11
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Stephen F. Lynch - MA 8
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Anthony G. Brown - MD 4
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Greg Stanton - AZ 9
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Colin Z. Allred - TX 32
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Conor Lamb - PA 17 *
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Eleanor Holmes Norton - DC
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Eddie Bernice Johnson - TX 30
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John Garamendi - CA 03
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Peter A. DeFazio (Ex Officio) - OR 04
Republicans
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Don Young - AK AL
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Thomas Massie - KY 04
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Scott Perry - PA 10
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John Katko - NY 24
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Brian Mast - FL 18
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Mike Gallagher - WI 08
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Brian Fitzpatrick - PA 01
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Troy Balderson - OH 12
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Pete Stauber - MN 08
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Tim Burchett - TN 02
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Jefferson Van Drew - NJ 02
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Troy E. Nehls - TX 22
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Nancy Mace - SC 01
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Beth Van Duyne - TX 24
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Carlos A. Gimenez - FL 26
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Michelle Steel - CA 48
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Sam Graves (Ex Officio) - MO 06