Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4161

119th Congress

Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Representative

Democratic

FL-25

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill aims to address the shortage of commercial pilots in the United States by establishing an apprenticeship program between the Department of Transportation and flight schools. The program would allow flight schools to select up to eight applicants per year to serve as apprentices, and the bill also directs the DOT to develop methods to incentivize pilots, including retired pilots, to become flight instructors.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

SponsorDebbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)

Introduced6/26/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

This bill aims to address the shortage of commercial pilots in the United States by establishing an apprenticeship program between the Department of Transportation and flight schools. The program would allow flight schools to select up to eight applicants per

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This bill aims to address the shortage of commercial pilots in the United States by establishing an apprenticeship program between the Department of Transportation and flight schools. The program would allow flight schools to select up to eight applicants per year to serve as apprentices, and the bill also directs the DOT to develop methods to incentivize pilots, including retired pilots, to become flight instructors.

Bill Number: 4161
Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4161
Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Summary: This bill aims to address the shortage of commercial pilots in the United States by establishing an apprenticeship program between the Department of Transportation and flight schools. The program would allow flight schools to select up to eight applicants per year to serve as apprentices, and the bi

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to address the shortage of commercial pilots in the United States by establishing an apprenticeship program between the Department of Transportation and flight schools. The program would allow flight schools to select up to eight applicants per year to serve as apprentices, and the bill also directs the DOT to develop methods to incentivize pilots, including retired pilots, to become flight instructors.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Pre-Pilot Pathway Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish an apprenticeship program with flight schools in order to establish a commercial pilot pipeline; DOT must issue any necessary regulations to implement the program within one year of the bill's enactment. Each flight school participating in the program may select up to eight applicants per academic year to serve as apprentices. DOT must take appropriate actions to develop methods to incentivize pilots, including retired pilots, to become flight school instructors. This includes developing pathway programs for pilots to gain initial qualification or concurrent qualification as certified flight instructors.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates an apprenticeship program between the DOT and flight schools to train new commercial pilots
Allows flight schools to select up to 8 apprentices per year to participate in the program
Directs the DOT to develop incentives for pilots, including retired pilots, to become flight instructors

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could help address the ongoing shortage of commercial pilots in the United States by providing a pathway for more people to enter the field. This could benefit airlines, airports, and travelers who rely on a stable supply of qualified pilots. The bill may also create new job opportunities for retired pilots as flight instructors.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Aviation and airports

Employment and training programs

Teaching, teachers, curricula

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4161, 119th Congress (2025). "Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4161