S. 2732 · 111th Congress
Focused Flying Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Menendez
- Introduced
- 2009-11-05
- Latest action
- 2009-11-05 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Focused Flying Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to promulgate regulations prohibiting commercial flight crew members from using portable electronic devices in the aircraft's cockpit during a flight, except for: (1) uses directly related to flight operations or safety; (2) the collection of safety data; or (3) other FAA-approved purposes.
Directs the FAA Administrator to review relevant air carrier data and to study and report to Congress on: (1) common sources of distraction for cockpit commercial flight crew members; and (2) the safety impacts of such distractions.