Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 6267

119th Congress

Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Brad Knott

R - NC

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill directs the GAO to study barriers to digitizing documentation in the aviation supply chain, specifically to combat counterfeit aircraft parts. The aviation industry still relies heavily on paper FAA Form 8130-3 certificates that verify parts are airworthy. Counterfeit or falsified documents for aircraft parts pose serious safety risks.

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs the GAO to study barriers to digitizing documentation in the aviation supply chain, specifically to combat counterfeit aircraft parts. The aviation industry still relies heavily on paper FAA Form 8130-3 certificates that verify parts are airworthy. Counterfeit or falsified documents for aircraft parts pose serious safety risks.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires GAO study on impediments to digital documentation in aviation supply chains
Focuses on preventing falsified documentation and counterfeit aircraft parts
Examines challenges of adopting digital FAA Form 8130-3 (authorized release certificates)
Studies transition from paper records and physical signatures to digital
Report due to Congress within 1 year with recommendations
DOT must respond to recommendations within 120 days

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Air travelers benefit from any improvements to aircraft parts verification that enhance safety. Airlines, repair stations, and parts suppliers would gain insights into digitization roadblocks. The FAA may be pushed to modernize legacy paper systems. Concerns about unapproved or counterfeit parts have grown after several incidents. The study is a precursor to potential legislation mandating digital documentation systems.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6267, 119th Congress (2025). "Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6267