S. 3866 has not moved since its introduction on Feb 12, 2026, with cosponsors from both parties
A bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Reported—
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary
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Context
- Committees
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works: 87 of 3,176 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.7%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 304 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in senate · 1,139 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAviation and airportsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationLicensing and registrations +2 more
- Latest action
- Feb 12, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 2
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 2
- 119th H.R. 7553 Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act R · Reported
- 119th S. 3885 Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act D · Reported
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]