FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization Act of 1998
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Became Public Law No: 105-155.
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AI Government Intelligence™The FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Authorization Act of 1998 (H.R. 1271) is a law enacted by the 105th Congress to authorize funding and establish policies for research, engineering, and development activities within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The act supports the FAA's efforts to improve aviation safety, efficiency, and technology through directed research and development programs. Although the official bill summary and full text are not provided, the law's enactment as Public Law 105-155 indicates it formalizes the authorization of resources and frameworks necessary for FAA's R&D operations during the period covered.
This law authorizes the FAA to conduct and fund research and development activities aimed at advancing aviation technology and safety, formalizing support for these efforts in 1998.
- The bill authorizes funding for FAA research, engineering, and development programs.
- It establishes a legal framework for the FAA to conduct R&D activities to enhance aviation safety and technology.
- The bill was passed by the House and signed into law on February 11, 1998, becoming Public Law 105-155.
['Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)', 'Aviation industry stakeholders including airlines and manufacturers', 'Passengers and the general public benefiting from improved aviation safety and technology', 'Research institutions and contractors engaged in aviation-related R&D']
['The absence of detailed bill text limits assessment of specific funding levels and program priorities.', 'Implementation challenges could arise in aligning research goals with evolving aviation needs.', 'Oversight mechanisms and accountability provisions are not detailed in the available data.', 'Potential tradeoffs between funding allocation for research versus other FAA operational needs.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 105th Congress, reflecting ongoing federal support for aviation research and development. It was enacted into law without noted opposition or amendments in the provided data, indicating legislative consensus on the importance of FAA's R&D activities at that time.
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['Enhanced FAA research capabilities may lead to technological innovations benefiting broader transportation safety and efficiency.', 'Improved aviation safety standards could reduce accident rates and associated economic costs.', 'Increased collaboration opportunities for academic and private sector researchers in aviation technology.']
Transparency is limited by the absence of the full bill text and an official summary in the source data, which restricts detailed analysis of funding levels, program specifics, and oversight mechanisms. Future access to complete legislative documents would improve public understanding and oversight of FAA research authorizations.
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