A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "UNLEADED Act," directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to create an education program regarding unleaded aviation gasoline. The program aims to provide information to pilots, flight schools, airport managers, and other members of the general aviation community. This information includes gasoline compatibility, the status of gasoline undergoing evaluation, and safety information. The Administrator is also tasked with coordinating annual training for fixed-base operator staff regarding fuel handling. This education program is scheduled to terminate on December 31, 2036.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill promotes the transition to unleaded aviation gasoline to reduce lead emissions.
- Scored +2
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill provides educational resources and tracking for fuel availability to support general aviation businesses and fixed-base operators.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill assists airport managers and fixed-base operators through specialized training and information regarding new fuel types.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Vital Information: The program will provide information on the compatibility of unleaded gasoline with aircraft and engines, as well as a list of requirements like supplemental type certificates (Section 2(b)(1)). This helps people understand if new fuels are safe and legal for their specific aircraft.
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Tracking New Fuel Progress: The Administrator must maintain a public tracking mechanism for various versions of unleaded gasoline undergoing evaluation (Section 2(b)(1)(B) and Section 2(b)(2)). This allows the community to know when new products are nearing authorization.
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Availability and Financial Incentives: The program will include information on when products become available for purchase and any available Federal incentives or tax credits (Section 2(b)(1)(C) and Section 2(b)(1)(F)).
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Safety and Proper Handling: Through coordinated annual training, staff at fixed-base operators will be informed about fuel differences and the impacts those fuels have on airplanes (Section 2(c)). This ensures those handling the fuel are properly informed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Program Conclusion: The established education program is set to terminate on December 31, 2036 (Section 2(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides educational resources and tracking for fuel availability to support general aviation businesses and fixed-base operators. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill provides information regarding the availability of potential tax credits related to unleaded gasoline.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill promotes the transition to unleaded aviation gasoline to reduce lead emissions.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill assists airport managers and fixed-base operators through specialized training and information regarding new fuel types.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Administrator to maintain a publicly available and continuously updated tracking mechanism for gasoline authorization.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado