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New Aircraft Registration Rules: Enhanced Security and Owner Verification

This act introduces stricter aircraft registration rules to enhance security and prevent illegal activities. Individuals and companies will need to provide more data, making it harder to conceal true owners and use aircraft for criminal purposes. The changes aim to protect against threats and improve owner identification. Aircraft registration fees will increase to cover data verification costs.
Key points
More personal and company data required for aircraft registration, including photos and identification numbers, to increase transparency and prevent identity concealment.
Introduction of aircraft owner verification against sanctions lists to prevent registration by sanctioned individuals and entities.
Increased aircraft registration fees to cover the costs of more thorough data verification and system modernization.
Establishment of a special task force to combat illegal aircraft use, aiming to improve inter-agency cooperation and enhance security.
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Print number: 117_HR_1462
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Process start date: 2021-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Civil Aviation Security and Safety Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1462.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More personal and company data required for aircraft registration, including photos and identification numbers, to increase transparency and prevent identity concealment.
  • Introduction of aircraft owner verification against sanctions lists to prevent registration by sanctioned individuals and entities.
  • Increased aircraft registration fees to cover the costs of more thorough data verification and system modernization.
  • Establishment of a special task force to combat illegal aircraft use, aiming to improve inter-agency cooperation and enhance security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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