Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025

119 HR 6267 EH: Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 6267

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the impediments to digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025.

2.Integrity of aerospace parts documentation (a)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impediments to the use of digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain to aid in identifying falsified documentation and counterfeit parts. (b)ContentsIn conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall evaluate the challenges of— (1)manufacturers, repairs stations, air carriers, aircraft lessors, aircraft brokers, parts brokers, and other supply chain participants to adopting the use of digital authorized release certificates, including FAA Form 8130–3; (2)the aviation industry in utilizing digital verification and authentication tools; (3)establishing standardized documentation in the aviation industry; and (4)transitioning the Federal Aviation Administration from— (A)legacy paper-based records to digital documentation; and (B)physical to digital signatures. (c)Report (1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). (2)RecommendationsThe Comptroller General shall include in the report submitted under paragraph (1)— (A)recommendations on— (i)ways to encourage each organization in the aviation industry, regardless of the size of such organization, to adopt the use of digital forms and authentication tools; and (ii)how to accelerate the adoption of digital documentation by the Federal Aviation Administration; and (B)any other recommendations the Comptroller General determines appropriate. (d)Response of Secretary of TransportationNot later than 120 days after submission of the report required under paragraph (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall respond to any recommendations in such report directed to the Department of Transportation or any office of the Department. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 6267 IH: Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 6267IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 21, 2025Mr. Knott (for himself and Ms. Scholten) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the impediments to digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025.2.Integrity of aerospace parts documentation(a)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impediments to the use of digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain to aid in identifying falsified documentation and counterfeit parts.(b)ContentsIn conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall evaluate the challenges of—(1)manufacturers, repairs stations, air carriers, aircraft lessors, aircraft brokers, parts brokers, and other supply chain participants to adopting the use of digital authorized release certificates, including FAA Form 8130–3;(2)the aviation industry in utilizing digital verification and authentication tools;(3)establishing standardized documentation in the aviation industry; and(4)transitioning the Federal Aviation Administration from—(A)legacy paper-based records to digital documentation; and(B)physical to digital signatures.(c)Report(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).(2)RecommendationsThe Comptroller General shall include in the report submitted under paragraph (1)—(A)recommendations on—(i)ways to encourage each organization in the aviation industry, regardless of the size of such organization, to adopt the use of digital forms and authentication tools; and(ii)how to accelerate the adoption of digital documentation by the Federal Aviation Administration; and(B)any other recommendations the Comptroller General determines appropriate.(d)Response of Secretary of TransportationNot later than 120 days after submission of the report required under paragraph (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall respond to any recommendations in such report directed to the Department of Transportation or any office of the Department.

119 HR 6267 : Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6267IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the impediments to digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025.2.Integrity of aerospace parts documentation(a)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impediments to the use of digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain to aid in identifying falsified documentation and counterfeit parts.(b)ContentsIn conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall evaluate the challenges of—(1)manufacturers, repairs stations, air carriers, aircraft lessors, aircraft brokers, parts brokers, and other supply chain participants to adopting the use of digital authorized release certificates, including FAA Form 8130–3;(2)the aviation industry in utilizing digital verification and authentication tools;(3)establishing standardized documentation in the aviation industry; and(4)transitioning the Federal Aviation Administration from—(A)legacy paper-based records to digital documentation; and(B)physical to digital signatures.(c)Report(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).(2)RecommendationsThe Comptroller General shall include in the report submitted under paragraph (1)—(A)recommendations on—(i)ways to encourage each organization in the aviation industry, regardless of the size of such organization, to adopt the use of digital forms and authentication tools; and(ii)how to accelerate the adoption of digital documentation by the Federal Aviation Administration; and(B)any other recommendations the Comptroller General determines appropriate.(d)Response of Secretary of TransportationNot later than 120 days after submission of the report required under paragraph (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall respond to any recommendations in such report directed to the Department of Transportation or any office of the Department.Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

119 HR 6267 RH: Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 469119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6267[Report No. 119–546]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 21, 2025Mr. Knott (for himself and Ms. Scholten) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureMarch 16, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Shreve and Mr. SchmidtMarch 16, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the impediments to digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025.2.Integrity of aerospace parts documentation(a)StudyThe Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the impediments to the use of digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain to aid in identifying falsified documentation and counterfeit parts.(b)ContentsIn conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall evaluate the challenges of—(1)manufacturers, repairs stations, air carriers, aircraft lessors, aircraft brokers, parts brokers, and other supply chain participants to adopting the use of digital authorized release certificates, including FAA Form 8130–3;(2)the aviation industry in utilizing digital verification and authentication tools;(3)establishing standardized documentation in the aviation industry; and(4)transitioning the Federal Aviation Administration from—(A)legacy paper-based records to digital documentation; and(B)physical to digital signatures.(c)Report(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).(2)RecommendationsThe Comptroller General shall include in the report submitted under paragraph (1)—(A)recommendations on—(i)ways to encourage each organization in the aviation industry, regardless of the size of such organization, to adopt the use of digital forms and authentication tools; and(ii)how to accelerate the adoption of digital documentation by the Federal Aviation Administration; and(B)any other recommendations the Comptroller General determines appropriate.(d)Response of Secretary of TransportationNot later than 120 days after submission of the report required under paragraph (c), the Secretary of Transportation shall respond to any recommendations in such report directed to the Department of Transportation or any office of the Department.March 16, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed