Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
What this bill does
H.R. 10077 would amend title 49 of the United States Code to revise the qualifications required for organization designation authorization (ODA) holders. ODA is an FAA program that permits qualified organizations to perform certain certification functions on behalf of the agency, such as inspections or approvals related to aircraft and aviation equipment. The bill's specific changes to the qualification standards are not yet available, as its full legislative text has not been published.
The bill would primarily affect organizations that hold or seek FAA organization designation authorization, as well as the Federal Aviation Administration itself in how it administers and oversees that authorization. Because the text is not yet public, the precise nature and scope of the effects on these parties cannot be described.
The bill was introduced in the House on August 10, 2026, by Rep. Adam Smith of Washington's 9th district. It is currently at the introduction stage, the earliest point in the legislative process. Next steps would typically include referral to a relevant House committee for review; further action, such as committee markup or a floor vote, would depend on subsequent decisions by that committee and House leadership.
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Timeline
10 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10077 do?
- H.R. 10077 would amend title 49 of the United States Code to revise the qualifications required for organization designation authorization (ODA) holders. ODA is an FAA program that permits qualified organizations to perform certain certification functions on behalf of the agency, such as inspections or approvals related to aircraft and aviation equipment. The bill's specific changes to the qualification standards are not yet available, as its full legislative text has not been published. The bill would primarily affect organizations that hold or seek FAA organization designation authorization, as well as the Federal Aviation Administration itself in how it administers and oversees that authorization. Because the text is not yet public, the precise nature and scope of the effects on these parties cannot be described. The bill was introduced in the House on August 10, 2026, by Rep. Adam Smith of Washington's 9th district. It is currently at the introduction stage, the earliest point in the legislative process. Next steps would typically include referral to a relevant House committee for review; further action, such as committee markup or a floor vote, would depend on subsequent decisions by that committee and House leadership.
- Has H.R. 10077 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10077. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10077?
- H.R. 10077 was sponsored by Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10077?
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (10 Aug 2026).
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