Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Aug 10, 2026
What it does
The Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026 would amend Title 49 of the U.S. Code to revise the qualifications for Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders under the Federal Aviation Administration. Specifically, it requires ODA holders with at least $15 billion in annual gross revenue to certify annually that their board of directors includes two labor organization representatives (one from each union representing employees directly involved in aircraft design and manufacturing) and two individuals with proven aerospace safety experience and demonstrable safety outcomes. The bill also mandates that the FAA Administrator rescind any existing ODA delegations to entities that do not…
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