Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats (PLANT) Act

House Bill

H.R. 4014

119th Congress

Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats (PLANT) Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Salud O. Carbajal

Representative

Democratic

CA-24

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

The Safe Skies Act of 2023 would require the Department of Transportation to extend the same flight crew duty and rest requirements that apply to passenger flights to all-cargo flights as well. This would ensure that pilots and other crew members working on cargo planes have the same safety protections as those on passenger planes.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

SponsorSalud O. Carbajal (D-CA)

Introduced6/13/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats (PLANT) Act

The Safe Skies Act of 2023 would require the Department of Transportation to extend the same flight crew duty and rest requirements that apply to passenger flights to all-cargo flights as well. This would ensure that pilots and other crew members working on ca

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The Safe Skies Act of 2023 would require the Department of Transportation to extend the same flight crew duty and rest requirements that apply to passenger flights to all-cargo flights as well. This would ensure that pilots and other crew members working on cargo planes have the same safety protections as those on passenger planes.

Bill Number: 4014
Sponsor: Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA)
Introduced: 6/13/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats (PLANT) Act
Bill Number: 4014
Sponsor: Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/13/2025
Summary: The Safe Skies Act of 2023 would require the Department of Transportation to extend the same flight crew duty and rest requirements that apply to passenger flights to all-cargo flights as well. This would ensure that pilots and other crew members working on cargo planes have the same safety protecti

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Safe Skies Act of 2023 would require the Department of Transportation to extend the same flight crew duty and rest requirements that apply to passenger flights to all-cargo flights as well. This would ensure that pilots and other crew members working on cargo planes have the same safety protections as those on passenger planes.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Safe Skies Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to modify a specified DOT final rule relating to flight crew member duty and rest requirements. Specifically, DOT must modify the rule so that the requirements apply to all-cargo flight crew members to the same extent that they apply to flight crew members in passenger operations conducted by air carriers.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands flight crew duty and rest requirements to apply to all-cargo flights, not just passenger flights
Aims to improve safety for pilots and other crew members on cargo planes by ensuring they have the same rest periods as passenger flight crews
Directs the Department of Transportation to modify an existing rule to make these changes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect all cargo airline companies and their flight crews. Pilots, co-pilots, and other crew members on cargo planes would be required to follow the same duty and rest rules as their counterparts on passenger flights, which could impact scheduling and operations. This is intended to ensure the safety of cargo flights by preventing crew fatigue, which can increase the risk of accidents.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Aviation and airports

Department of Transportation

Labor standards

Transportation employees

Transportation safety and security

Worker safety and health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4014, 119th Congress (2025). "Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats (PLANT) Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4014