Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1659

119th Congress

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

Held at the desk.

Introduced:Jul 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia M. Lummis

Senator

Republican

WY

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study the shortage of commercial aviation pilots and its effects on regional and commuter air carriers. The goal is to gather information that could lead to legislative or administrative actions to address the pilot shortage.

Latest Action

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

SponsorCynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)

Introduced7/10/2025

StatusHeld at the desk.

ChamberSenate

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Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study the shortage of commercial aviation pilots and its effects on regional and commuter air carriers. The goal is to gather information that could lead to legislative or administrative actions to addr

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This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study the shortage of commercial aviation pilots and its effects on regional and commuter air carriers. The goal is to gather information that could lead to legislative or administrative actions to address the pilot shortage.

Bill Number: 1659
Sponsor: Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Status: Held at the desk.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1659
Sponsor: Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)
Status: Held at the desk.
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Summary: This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study the shortage of commercial aviation pilots and its effects on regional and commuter air carriers. The goal is to gather information that could lead to legislative or administrative actions to address the pilot shortage.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study the shortage of commercial aviation pilots and its effects on regional and commuter air carriers. The goal is to gather information that could lead to legislative or administrative actions to address the pilot shortage.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Sustain Regional Air Travel Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the extent and effects of the commercial aviation pilot shortage on regional and commuter air carriers. The GAO must report the findings to Congress, including any recommendations for legislative and administrative actions that the GAO determines appropriate.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the GAO to investigate the extent and effects of the commercial aviation pilot shortage on regional and commuter air carriers
The GAO must report its findings to Congress, including any recommendations for addressing the pilot shortage
This is an information-gathering bill to better understand the problem before considering potential solutions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact regional and commuter air carriers that rely on a stable supply of pilots to maintain their flight schedules and services. The GAO report could lead to future legislation or regulations aimed at addressing the pilot shortage, which could help sustain air travel options for communities that depend on these regional airlines.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1659, 119th Congress (2025). "Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1659