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H.R. 7501119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act
Introduced:
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HR 7501 would require schedule-based charter airlines with 10+ seat planes to meet the same federal safety rules as Delta or United.
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HR 7501 would require charter flight companies that advertise set schedules and departure cities to the general public, and fly aircraft with more than 9 passenger seats, to follow the same federal safety standards as major commercial airlines, known as Part 121 rules. These rules cover pilot training, rest requirements, aircraft maintenance, and crew qualifications. The requirements would take effect 90 days after enactment, even if the FAA has not yet completed new regulations.
Charter airline companies running public, scheduled flights would be directly affected, facing new requirements to meet stricter standards. Passengers on those flights, and the pilots and crew members working for those operators, would also be affected.
Some charter airlines that sell tickets to the public and fly on set schedules currently operate under more flexible regulations designed for smaller or on-demand flying. This bill would close that gap by treating those operations the same as standard commercial airlines for safety oversight purposes, which could result in price changes or reduced flight options for passengers.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.