McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act

This bill would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review, within 6 months, its policies and regulations on safety in low-altitude airspace, working with groups such as helicopter operators, air medical operators, general aviation pilots, agricultural aviation operators, and drone operators. The review would look at how slacklines, highlines, wires, and similar temporary obstructions are marked or lighted, how hazard information is shared with pilots and flight tools, coordination with land management agencies, and whether current penalties are enough. If the FAA finds its marking or lighting rules for these obstructions are not adequate, it would have to update its rules, guidance, or policies within 1 year. The FAA would also have to brief certain congressional committees on its findings within 90 days after finishing the review.

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Sponsors

• Cliff Bentz Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors