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HR7553Referred to Committee

Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-12
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Troy E. Nehls
Troy E. Nehls
Republican · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 96.0% (605 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/N000026

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (7)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • André Carson (D-IN-7)Original· 2026-02-12
  • Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)Original· 2026-02-12
  • Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19)Original· 2026-02-12
  • Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)· 2026-03-26
  • Tony Wied (R-WI-8)· 2026-04-20
  • Nicholas J. Begich III (R-AK)· 2026-04-27
  • Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)· 2026-05-07

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

2026-02-13

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2026-02-12

Previously

  • Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-12

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to boost the U.S. aviation industry's ability to compete globally by likely supporting research, development, and modernization of aircraft technology and airport infrastructure. It would probably affect airlines, aircraft manufacturers, airport operators, and workers in the aviation sector by providing funding or regulatory changes to help them stay competitive with international competitors. The specific details would determine whether it focuses on new technology development, workforce training, environmental improvements, or infrastructure upgrades.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Transportation and Public Works
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