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Safe Skies: New Pilot Duty Rules for Cargo Flights

This act extends existing duty and rest requirements for passenger aircraft pilots to include cargo aircraft pilots. The goal is to enhance safety in cargo air operations, indirectly benefiting overall air safety. Citizens may feel increased confidence in air transport safety.
Key points
Pilot duty and rest rules for passenger flights will now apply to cargo flights.
The change aims to improve safety in air cargo transportation.
The Department of Transportation has 30 days to implement these changes.
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Print number: 118_HR_4014
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Process start date: 2023-06-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safe Skies Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4014.

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 2023-06-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Pilot duty and rest rules for passenger flights will now apply to cargo flights.
  • The change aims to improve safety in air cargo transportation.
  • The Department of Transportation has 30 days to implement these changes.
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. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24].

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 2025-12-25.

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Transport Security