S. 1268

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 49 of the United States Code, to revise the qualifications for organization designation authorization holders, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · April 2, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Markey · Committee: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Table of contents

• S. 1268
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Qualifications for ODA holders

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Qualifications for ODA holders

• (a) In general
  • (2) ODA holder
    • The term ODA holder means an entity that—
      • is authorized to perform functions pursuant to a delegation made by the Administrator of the FAA under section 44702(d); and
      • in the case of an entity with at least $15,000,000,000 in annual gross revenue, certifies to the Administrator, on an annual basis, that the board of directors of such entity includes—
        • (i) two representatives from labor organizations, including 1 representative from each labor organization that represents the employees of such entity that are directly involved in the design and manufacturing of aircraft; and
        • (ii) two representatives with proven experience in aerospace safety and demonstrable outcomes related to such experience.
  • Section 44736(c)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
• (b) Review of existing ODA holders
  • Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall rescind any delegation made under section 44702(d) of title 49, United States Code, to an entity that does not meet the requirements under paragraph (2) of such section 44736(c)(2), as amended by subsection (a).