- Source: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302, Pub. L. 115–254 (text) (PDF)) is a United States federal law, enacted during the 115th United States Congress, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other programs till the end of fiscal year 2023. The bill was passed by Congress on October 3, 2018, and was signed by President Donald Trump on October 5, 2018.
The law contains a provision that requires the FAA to set a standard for the minimum size of airline seats. The law also bans the use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft. Provisions were also made for how to handle the presence of unmanned aircraft around airports.
Provisions and Short Titles
Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (BUILD Act of 2018)
Commercial Balloon Pilot Safety Act of 2018
Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2018
Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018
FAA Leadership in Groundbreaking High-Tech Research and Development Act (FLIGHT R&D Act)
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Fairness for Pilots Act
Geospatial Data Act of 2018
Maritime Security Improvement Act of 2018
National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act
Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018
Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2018
Securing General Aviation and Charter Air Carrier Service Act
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2018
Transparency Improvements and Compensation to Keep Every Ticketholder Safe Act of 2018 (TICKETS Act)
TSA Modernization Act
See also
Remote ID
References
Mutzabaugh, Ben (October 4, 2018). "Congress Passes 5-Year FAA Reauthorization Act". National Conference of State Legislatures. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
Segers, Grace (October 5, 2018). "Trump signs FAA Reauthorization Act, which will regulate airline seat sizes". CBS News. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
Husch, Ben (October 5, 2018). "President Trump signs bill that will regulate airline seat sizes". USA Today. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
External links
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (PDF/details) as amended in the GPO Statute Compilations collection
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (PDF/details) as enacted in the US Statutes at Large