Fatigued Pilot Protection Act

# Fatigued Pilot Protection Act Summary **What It Would Do:** The Fatigued Pilot Protection Act (HR 7191) aims to strengthen safety rules around pilot fatigue in commercial aviation. The bill would establish or reinforce regulations limiting how many hours pilots can work consecutively and requiring adequate rest periods between flights. The goal is to prevent pilot exhaustion from compromising flight safety and decision-making in the cockpit. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily impact commercial airline pilots and the airlines that employ them.

It could also indirectly affect airline passengers by potentially changing flight schedules or operations if stricter fatigue rules require airlines to adjust their staffing or scheduling practices. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 7191 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced by Representative Hillary Scholten (D-Michigan) in the 119th Congress. No action has been taken beyond the initial committee referral, so it has not become law.