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S 888 118th Congress Senate Transportation and Public Works

Aviation Empowerment Act

Introduced: March 21, 2023 Introduced by: Lee, Mike Republican · Utah See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 21, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in Senate
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Aviation Empowerment Act

This bill modifies regulations for pilots within the general aviation sector, including private pilots who wish to share certain expenses or receive compensation for specified flights (e.g., flight sharing).

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations authorizing

  • a pilot who wants to share aircraft operating expenses to communicate with the public in any manner the pilot deems appropriate (e.g., through the internet) regarding an aircraft flight; and
  • a personal operator (a private pilot certificate holder who flies an aircraft with eight or fewer seats) to receive compensation for flying persons or property, and not be subject to certain common carrier or commercial airliner regulations.

It also sets forth definitions for the terms common carrier and personal operator as they relate to the aviation industry.

What's happening now March 21, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 888: Aviation Empowerment Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-888/
MLA
"S. 888: Aviation Empowerment Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-888/.
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S. 888, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-888/.
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[S. 888: Aviation Empowerment Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-888/)
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