Summary
Safe Skies Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to expand specified duty and rest requirements to apply the requirements to all-cargo flight crew members.
Currently, a DOT final rule on flight crew member duty and rest requirements only applies to flight crew members in passenger operations conducted by air carriers. Under the bill, DOT must modify this final rule so that the requirements also apply to all-cargo flight crew members.
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Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HouseFeb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House