U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5224: Runway SAFE-T Act
Status: In committee, September 16, 2026
A bill to improve training for airport drivers in the movement area at commercial service airports through the establishment of a task force and the use of technology, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To improve training for airport drivers in the movement area at commercial service airports through the establishment of a task force and the use of technology, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, August 4, 2026:
A BILL To improve training for airport drivers in the movement area at commercial service airports through the establishment of a task force and the use of technology, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Runway Surface Awareness and Focused, Effective Training and Technology Act or the Runway SAFE-T Act . SECTION 2. Task force on airport driver training (a) In general Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall convene a task force on airport driver training programs (in this section referred to as the Task Force ). (b) Composition The Task Force shall be composed of members appointed by the Administrator, which shall include-- (1) representatives of national organizations representing airport sponsors and airport executives; (2) representatives of commercial service airports, including at least 1 representative of-- (A) large-hub airports; (B) medium-hub airports; (C) small-hub airports; and (D) nonhub primary airports; (3) three representatives of air carriers and airline and cargo ground handling companies (including fixed- based operators) who service air carriers; (4) individuals with demonstrated experience in aviation training, including classroom instructor led training, and training technologies and systems; (5) designees from the Office of Airports and Air Traffic Organization of the FAA; (6) representatives from an organization that represents aircraft …
Sponsors
- Moran, Jerry (R) · primary sponsor
- Hickenlooper, John (D)
- Klobuchar, Amy (D)
- Wicker, Roger (R)
- Lisa Rochester (D, SD-DE)
- Fischer, Deb (R)
- Cortez Masto, Catherine (D)
- Sheehy, Tim (R)
- Kennedy, John (R)
Latest actions
- : Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Computers and information technology, Employment and training programs, Motor vehicles, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation and airports, Transportation safety and security, Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight
Common questions
- What is SB5224?
- SB5224 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Runway SAFE-T Act.
- What does SB5224 do?
- In its own words: To improve training for airport drivers in the movement area at commercial service airports through the establishment of a task force and the use of technology, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB5224?
- In committee as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (September 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5224?
- Moran, Jerry (R), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5224?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5224
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