,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #aaj #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ceei ,report ,no4 #aah-aci1 ,part ,i ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #bb1 #bjbc,mr4 ,lucas introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,july #aa1 #bjbc,reported from the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology with an amendment,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,july #aa1 #bjbc;,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,may #bb1 #bjbc ,a ,,bill ,to provide for ,federal ,aviation ,administration research and development1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,faa ,research and ,development ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,sec4 #c4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,i --,,faa ,research and ,development ,organization,sec4 #aja4 ,report on implementation2 funding for safety research and development4,title ,,ii --,,faa ,research and ,development ,activities,sec4 #bja4 ,aviation fuel research1 development1 and usage4,sec4 #bjb4 ,continuous lower energy1 emission1 and noise 7,,cleen74,sec4 #bjc4 ,strategy on hydrogen aviation research and development4,sec4 #bjd4 ,report on future electric grid resiliency4,sec4 #bje4 ,air traffic surveillance over oceans and other remote locations4,sec4 #bjf4 ,utilization of space-based assets to improve air traffic control and aviation safety4,sec4 #bjg4 ,aviation weather technology review4,sec4 #bjh4 ,air traffic surface operations safety4,sec4 #bji4 ,airport and airfield pavement technology research program4,sec4 #baj4 ,technology review of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies4,sec4 #baa4 ,research plan for commercial supersonic research4,sec4 #bab4 ,electromagnetic spectrum research and development4,sec4 #bac4 ,aviation structures1 materials1 and advanced manufacturing research and development4,sec4 #bad4 ,research plan on the remote tower program4,sec4 #bae4 ,air traffic control training4,sec4 #baf4 ,report on aviation cybersecurity directives4,sec4 #bag4 ,rule of construction regarding collaborations4,sec4 #bah4 ,turbulence research and development4,sec4 #bai4 ,research1 development1 and demonstration programs4,sec4 #bbj4 ,limitation4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,,faa ,the term ,,faa means the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#d7 ,,nasa ,the term ,,nasa means the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #c4 ,authorization of appropriations ,subsection 7a7 of section #dhajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ae7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#af7 #bee1acj1jjj2 for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#ag7 #bfa1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#ah7 #bfg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#ai7 #bgc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7#bj7 #bgi1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh4 4 ,i ,,faa ,research and ,development ,organization #aja4 ,report on implementation2 funding for safety research and development ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the allocation of funding pursuant to section #dhajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,secretary of ,transportation to conduct civil aviation research and development and to assess the implementation of section #dhajb7;b77#b7 of such title4 ,,ii ,,faa ,research and ,development ,activities #bja4 ,aviation fuel research1 development1 and usage 7a7 ,roadmap ,not later than nine months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall coordinate with the ,administrator of ,,nasa1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and consult relevant stakeholders1 including those in industry and academia1 to prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a coordinated research and development roadmap to safely eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuel in existing and future certified piston-engine aircraft4 ,such roadmap shall-- 7#a7 identify activities to accelerate the development1 testing1 and certification of safe and lead-free fuel for use in general aviation aircraft1 including requisite airport refueling infrastructure2 and 7#b7 consider the feasibility of widespread use of such safe and lead-free aviation fuel by not later than #bjbh4 7b7 ,partnership with private industry ,the ,administrator shall coordinate with industry and pilot operators regarding research programs for mass production and distribution of unleaded aviation gasoline for market viability engine safety1 and define criteria to explore incentive programs to reduce lead emissions for communities in need4 #bjb4 ,continuous lower energy1 emission1 and noise 7,,cleen7 ,the ,administrator shall consider expanding the ,,cleen program under section #dgeaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and broadening eligibility for the ,,cleen program to new entrants to the aviation system4 #bjc4 ,strategy on hydrogen aviation research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,nasa and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall lead the development of a research and development strategy on the safe use of hydrogen as part of a sustainable future for aviation4 ,such strategy shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,the feasibility1 opportunities1 challenges1 and pathways toward the potential and safe uses of hydrogen in aviation4 7#b7 ,the use of hydrogen in addition to research and development efforts1 including electrification1 operational efficiencies and other alternatives to traditional aviation fuel4 7b7 ,transmittal ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the research and development strategy required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,research and development ,based on the results of the research and development strategy under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of ,,nasa1 may conduct research and development activities into the following3 7#a7 ,the qualification of hydrogen aviation fuel4 7#b7 ,the safe transition to such fuel for aircraft4 7#c7 ,the advancement of certification efforts for such fuel4 7#d7 ,risk mitigation measures for the use of such fuel in aircraft systems1 including propulsion and storage systems4 #bjd4 ,report on future electric grid resiliency ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the model use of the electrical grid to support future electric advanced air mobility1 including cost1 challenges1 and opportunities for clean generation of electricity relating to such support4 #bje4 ,air traffic surveillance over oceans and other remote locations 7a7 ,air traffic surveillance over oceans ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,nasa and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall carry out research1 development1 demonstration1 and testing on civilian air traffic surveillance over oceans and other remote locations4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the research1 development1 demonstration1 and testing under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consider the need for international interoperability of technologies1 data1 operations1 and air traffic control systems2 7#b7 examine the status of using air traffic surveillance technologies1 including space-based ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcast1 to facilitate the implementation of minimal separation standards over ,united ,states-controlled oceanic airspace2 7#c7 identify mitigating approaches to reducing any operational challenges1 associated costs1 or workload impacts2 and 7#d7 use testing1 data collection1 evaluation1 and analysis on the use of air traffic surveillance technologies1 including space-based ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcast1 to support the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c74 7c7 ,pilot program ,the ,administrator may carry out a pilot program to test and evaluate air traffic surveillance equipment over ,united ,states-controlled oceanic airspace and other remote locations4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the activities carried out under this section4 #bjf4 ,utilization of space-based assets to improve air traffic control and aviation safety 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of ,,nasa1 and in consultation with industry stakeholders1 shall carry out research1 development1 and testing of the use of air traffic ,space-,based ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcast 7,,ads-,b7 data4 7b7 ,research activities ,in carrying out the research1 development1 and testing under subsection 7a7 the ,administrator shall focus on the following3 7#a7 ,monitoring and automatically reporting air turbulence events4 7#b7 ,providing space-based multilateration surveillance4 7#c7 ,identifying global positioning system 7,,gps7 and global navigation satellite system 7,,gnss7 disruptions affecting air traffic services and assessing the impact of such events on the safety of air traffic and the ,national ,airspace ,system4 7#d7 ,evaluating the feasibility of implementing and using aviation safety technologies and systems using space-based ,automatic ,dependent ,surveillance-,broadcast data4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the research and development under subsection 7a7 and the activities researched pursuant to subsection 7b74 #bjg4 ,aviation weather technology review 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall conduct a review of current and planned research1 modeling1 and technology capabilities that have the potential to more accurately detect and predict weather impacts to aviation1 including for unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility operations1 inform how advanced predictive models can enhance aviation operations1 and increase national airspace system safety and efficiency4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 #bjh4 ,air traffic surface operations safety 7a7 ,research ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,nasa and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall continue to carry out research on technologies and operations to enhance air traffic surface operations safety4 7b7 ,requirements ,the research program under subsection 7a7 shall examine the following3 7#a7 ,the safety of current air traffic control operations related to air traffic surface operations4 7#b7 ,emerging in-cockpit technologies to enhance ground situational awareness4 7#c7 ,emerging technologies to enhance air traffic control situational awareness4 7#d7 ,air traffic surface operations safety for diverse advanced air mobility operations4 7#e7 ,safety and operational data needed to inform current and future safety programs on advanced air mobility vehicles4 7#f7 ,economic benefits of utilizing existing airport infrastructure for use in advanced air mobility operations4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the research carried out under this section1 including regarding the transition into operational use of such research4 #bji4 ,airport and airfield pavement technology research program ,section #gdd of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddeje note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking durable airfield pavements4 and inserting resilient and sustainable airfield and vertiport pavements2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 develop sustainability and resiliency guidelines to improve long-term pavement performance and reduce carbon emissions4 4 #baj4 ,technology review of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies 7a7 ,review ,the ,administrator shall conduct a review of current and planned artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to improve airport efficiency and safety4 7b7 ,summaries ,the review conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include examination of the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to the following3 7#a7 ,jet bridges4 7#b7 ,airport service vehicles on airport movement areas4 7#c7 ,aircraft taxi4 7#d7 ,any other areas the ,administrator determines necessary to help improve airport efficiency and safety4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall also include an examination of ,china's domestic application of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies identified under subsection 7b74 #baa4 ,research plan for commercial supersonic research ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,nasa and industry1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a comprehensive research plan to build on existing research and development activities and identify any further research and development needed to inform the development of ,federal and international policies1 regulations1 standards1 and recommended practices relating to the certification and safe and efficient operation of civil supersonic aircraft and supersonic overland flight4 #bab4 ,electromagnetic spectrum research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall conduct research1 engineering1 and development related to the effective and efficient use and management of radio frequency spectrum in the civil aviation domain1 including for aircraft1 unmanned aircraft systems1 and advanced air mobility4 ,such research1 engineering1 and development shall1 at a minimum1 address the following3 7#a7 ,how reallocation or repurposing of radio frequency spectrum adjacent to spectrum allocated for communication1 navigation1 and surveillance may impact the safety of civil aviation4 7#b7 ,the effectiveness of measures to identify risks1 protect1 and mitigate against spectrum interference in frequency bands used in civil and commercial aviation operations to ensure public safety4 7#c7 ,the implications1 including risks1 of new or emerging technologies or other factors on the environment for radio frequency spectrum interference4 7#d7 ,how various new or emerging technologies may enable improvements in the prevention of1 mitigation of1 or resilience to interference1 including the ability to sense the spectrum environment and dynamically change frequency to ensure resilient operations4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing the results of the research1 engineering1 and development conducted under subsection 7a74 #bac4 ,aviation structures1 materials1 and advanced manufacturing research and development 7a7 ,in general ,using the amounts available under section #dhajb7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall carry out a research and development program for advancing aviation structures1 materials1 and manufacturing for the safe use in and on aircraft4 7b7 ,inclusion ,the program under subsection 7a7 shall1 to the extent practicable1 include research and development relating to the following3 7#a7 ,metallic and non-metallic based additive materials and processes1 composites1 and other advanced materials4 7#b7 ,process development for the development of design and manufacturing standards for aviation structures1 materials1 and additive manufacturing4 7#c7 ,improving certification efficiency of aviation structures1 materials1 and additively manufactured aviation products and components4 7#d7 ,evaluating long-term material and structural behavior and associated maintenance1 including support for fatigue life determination1 structural changes related to fatigue1 thermal1 corrosive environments1 and expected maintenance of such materials1 including recommended repair techniques4 7#e7 ,partnering with commercial entities to mature and certify1 as appropriate1 the following capabilities for use in aircraft manufacturing3 7,a7 ,additive manufacturing1 including large-scale additive manufacturing4 7,b7 ,aviation structures4 7,c7 ,advanced materials capabilities1 including the development and qualification of new material chemistries4 7#f7 ,inspection and quality assurance technologies for use with complex geometries enabled by advanced manufacturing methods4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the research under subsection 7a74 #bad4 ,research plan on the remote tower program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a comprehensive plan for research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation needed to mature remote tower technology and provide a strategic roadmap to support standards development1 validation1 and operational certification of such technology4 7b7 ,considerations ,as part of the plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator should consider the use of remote tower technologies for advanced air mobility operations4 #bae4 ,air traffic control training 7a7 ,research ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,administrator shall carry out a research program to evaluate opportunities to modernize1 enhance1 and streamline training time to become a ,certified ,professional ,controller4 7b7 ,requirements ,the research under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess the use of advanced technologies1 such as artificial intelligence1 machine learning1 adaptive computer-based simulation1 virtual reality1 or augmented reality1 to enhance controller knowledge retention1 improve performance1 and improve the effectiveness of training time2 7#b7 develop a timeline to deploy proven advanced technologies and associated processes for accreditation in training programs and training facilities within the national airspace system2 and 7#c7 include collaboration with labor organizations and other stakeholders4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the research under subsection 7a74 #baf4 ,report on aviation cybersecurity directives ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the status of the ,,faa's implementation of section #baaa of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aij2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddijc note2 relating to the development of a comprehensive and strategic aviation cybersecurity framework and establishment of a research and development plan to mitigate cybersecurity risks in the ,national ,airspace ,system74 ,the report1 at minimum1 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the ,,faa's progress in developing1 implementing1 and updating such framework4 7#b7 ,a description of prioritized research and development activities for the most needed improvements1 with target dates1 to safeguard the ,national ,airspace ,system4 7#c7 ,an explanation for any delays or challenges in so implementing such section4 #bag4 ,rule of construction regarding collaborations ,nothing in this ,act may be construed as modifying or limiting existing collaborations1 or limiting potential engagement on future collaborations1 between the ,administrator1 stakeholders1 and labor organizations1 including the exclusive bargaining representative of air traffic controllers certified under section #gaaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 pertaining to ,federal ,aviation ,administration research1 development1 demonstration1 and testing activities4 #bah4 ,turbulence research and development 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,administrator1 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and in consultation with the ,administrator of ,,nasa1 shall carry out applied research and development to-- 7#a7 enhance the monitoring and understanding of severe turbulence1 including clear-air turbulence2 and 7#b7 inform the development of measures to mitigate safety impacts on crew and the flying public that may result from severe turbulence4 7b7 ,research and development activities ,in conducting the research and development on severe turbulence in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 establish processes and procedures for comprehensive and systematic data collection through both instrumentation and pilot reporting1 of severe turbulence1 including clear-air turbulence2 7#b7 establish measures for storing and managing such data collection2 7#c7 support measures for monitoring and characterizing incidents of severe turbulence2 7#d7 consider relevant existing research and development from other entities1 including ,federal departments and agencies1 academia1 and the private sector2 and 7#e7 carry out research and development-- 7,a7 to understand the impacts of climate change and other factors on the nature of turbulence1 including severe turbulence and clear-air turbulence2 7,b7 to enhance turbulence forecasts for flight planning and execution1 seasonal predictions for schedule and route-planning1 and long-term projections of severe turbulence1 including clear-air turbulence2 and 7,c7 on other subject matters areas related to severe turbulence1 as determined by the ,administrator2 and 7#f7 support the effective transition of the results of research and development to operations1 where appropriate4 7c7 ,no duplication ,the ,administrator shall ensure that research and development activities under this section do not duplicate other ,federal programs relating to turbulence4 7d7 ,turbulence data 7#a7 ,commercial providers ,in conducting research and development activities under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator may enter into agreements with commercial providers for the following3 7,a7 ,the purchase of turbulence data4 7,b7 ,the placement on aircraft of instruments relevant to understanding and monitoring turbulence4 7#b7 ,data access ,the ,administrator shall make the data collected pursuant to subsection 7b7 widely available and accessible to the scientific research1 user1 and stakeholder communities1 including the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 to the greatest extent practicable and in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration data management policies4 7e7 ,report on turbulence research ,not later than #ae months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 details the activities conducted under this section1 including how the research and development activities under subsection 7b7 have contributed to the goals specified in subsection 7a72 7#b7 assesses the current state of scientific understanding of the causes1 occurrence rates1 and past and projected future trends in occurrence rates of severe turbulence1 including clear-air turbulence2 7#c7 describes the processes and procedures for collecting1 storing1 and managing1 data in pursuant to subsection 7b72 7#d7 assesses-- 7,a7 the use of commercial providers pursuant to subsection 7d77#a72 and 7,b7 the need for any future ,federal ,government collection or procurement of data and instruments related to turbulence1 including an assessment of costs2 7#e7 describes how such data will be made available to the scientific research1 user1 and stakeholder communities2 and 7#f7 identifies future research and development needed to inform the development of measures to predict and mitigate the safety impacts that may result from severe turbulence1 including clear-air turbulence4 #bai4 ,research1 development1 and demonstration programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall carry out research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 and demonstration programs for low-carbon alternative aviation fuels1 which may include next-generation feedstocks1 biofuels1 and bioderived chemicals4 7b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall collaborate with ,federal agencies1 industry stakeholders1 research institutions1 and other relevant stakeholders1 to accelerate the research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 and demonstrations programs described in subsection 7a7 and facilitate ,united ,states sustainability and competitiveness in aviation4 #bbj4 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized in this ,act may be used to conduct research1 develop1 design1 plan1 promulgate1 implement1 or execute a policy1 program1 order1 or contract of any kind with the ,chinese ,communist ,party or any ,chinese-owned entity unless such activities are specifically authorized by a law enacted after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,july #aa1 #bjbc,reported from the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology with an amendment,july #aa1 #bjbc;,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed