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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7191

Congress directs FAA to expand pilot flight-time limits and rest rules across more airline operations

Fatigued Pilot Protection Act

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Congress Moves to Standardize Fatigue Rules for All Airline Pilots

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Key Points

  • Congress would require the Federal Aviation Administration to update its rules so pilot flight-time limits and rest rules apply more broadly.
  • The goal is to reduce tired pilots by making sure these limits cover any flightcrew member or airline covered by the main airline operating rules.
  • If enacted, the FAA would have 180 days to update the regulations.
  • This could affect airline scheduling and staffing, which may change how airlines plan routes and assign crews.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Broader Impacts

Score
Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Fatigued Pilot Protection Act

Bill NumberHR 7191
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Cosponsors

(1)
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