Senate Bill 2703
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Aviation Automation and Human Factors Safety Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2703
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Aviation Automation and Human Factors Safety Act of 2019
This bill addresses the implementation of various aviation safety recommendations.
Among other requirements, the bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to
- require the manufacturer of the 737 MAX aircraft to demonstrate that system safety assessments for such aircraft consider the effect of all possible flight deck alerts and indications on pilot recognition and response;
- issue guidance defining pilot monitoring metrics that air carriers may use to train and evaluate pilots, including metrics or measurable tasks that air carriers can use to evaluate pilot monitoring proficiency;
- direct design and production organizations for aviation products to establish safety management systems that are consistent with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization; and
- create a Center for Excellence dedicated to studying flight automation and human factors in commercial aircraft.
October 24, 2019
10/24/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
10/24/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:42 AM