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Independent Expert Review of FAA Safety Management System Compliance and Audits.

This act establishes an independent expert panel to thoroughly review the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Safety Management System (SMS) implementation across all its operations. The goal is to identify weaknesses and mandate improvements, directly enhancing the safety of air travel for the public. Furthermore, the FAA must tighten its audit procedures for aircraft manufacturers and suppliers.
Key points
Mandates an independent expert panel to review and recommend improvements to the FAA's internal safety management processes (SMS) to ensure safer air travel.
Requires the FAA to develop better root cause analysis processes to fix systemic issues in regulatory oversight.
Changes audit rules for aviation manufacturers: maximum 7 days advance notice for inspections, focusing on systemic quality compliance rather than just individual requirements.
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Print number: 118_S_4979
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Process start date: 2024-08-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4979.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates an independent expert panel to review and recommend improvements to the FAA's internal safety management processes (SMS) to ensure safer air travel.
  • Requires the FAA to develop better root cause analysis processes to fix systemic issues in regulatory oversight.
  • Changes audit rules for aviation manufacturers: maximum 7 days advance notice for inspections, focusing on systemic quality compliance rather than just individual requirements.
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 Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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