Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1317

Expressing support for the designation of May 24 as "National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day" or "National AMT Day" to commemorate the work of aviation maintenance professionals.

National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

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This is a non-controversial resolution that honors workers and has no cost, making it very likely to be approved by the House.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.Res. 442 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.Res. 442 (118th) →

Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize May 24 as a day to honor aviation maintenance technicians. These are the skilled workers who inspect, repair, and maintain airplanes to keep them safe for everyone who flies.
The date was chosen to celebrate the birthday of Charles Edward Taylor. He was the man who built the engine for the Wright brothers' first flight. The goal is to highlight how important these workers have been since the very beginning of flight.
The resolution points out that the world will need over 600,000 new technicians in the next 20 years. It also mentions that these jobs pay well, with many workers earning over $100,000 after seven years on the job.

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May 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

May 21, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the designation of May 24 as "National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day" or "National AMT Day" to commemorate the work of aviation maintenance professionals.

Bill NumberHRES 1317

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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