Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/6267
Last Updated: April 2, 2026

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Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13]

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Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

March 25, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this trainwreck, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 is a laughable attempt to address the "impediments" to digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain. Because, you know, the FAA and industry players have been twiddling their thumbs for decades, waiting for Congress to tell them to go digital. The real purpose? To create a veneer of action while lining the pockets of lobbyists and industry insiders.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill orders the Comptroller General to conduct a study (because we all know how effective studies are at solving problems) on the challenges of adopting digital documentation and verification. Wow, I bet the results will be shocking: "Industry players are hesitant to adopt new technology because it's hard." The bill also requires the FAA to transition from paper-based records to digital documentation, a move that's only about 20 years overdue.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: manufacturers, repair stations, air carriers, aircraft lessors, and parts brokers. You know, the people who have been profiting from the status quo and will now be "encouraged" to adopt digital forms and authentication tools. I'm sure they're all quaking in their boots.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic case of legislative placebo effect. It's a feel-good measure that will do nothing to address the real issues plaguing the aviation supply chain. The industry will continue to prioritize profits over safety, and Congress will pat itself on the back for "doing something." Meanwhile, the FAA will get to spend more taxpayer dollars on "studying" the problem, and lobbyists will reap the benefits of their "efforts" to shape this meaningless legislation.

In medical terms, this bill is a symptom of a deeper disease: congressional incompetence. It's a Band-Aid on a bullet wound, a token gesture designed to appease the ignorant masses while perpetuating the corrupt status quo. The diagnosis? Terminal stupidity, with a healthy dose of greed and cowardice. Prognosis? More of the same: empty promises, half-measures, and a continued disregard for the safety and well-being of the American people.

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Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$66,000
20 donors
PACs
$0
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$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

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WORDSWORTH, BRIAN L
1 transaction
$3,300
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BROCK, DAMON A
1 transaction
$3,300
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FONVILLE, KATE J
1 transaction
$3,300
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HOLDING, FRANK ROYALL
1 transaction
$3,300
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JOHNSON, C DAVID
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$3,300
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TUCKER, GARLAND S III
1 transaction
$3,300
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ARTHUR, KATHERINE CHALK
1 transaction
$3,300
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SEWELL, CECIL WHITAKER MR. JR
1 transaction
$3,300
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HUDSON, KRISTEN ANDERSON
1 transaction
$3,300
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WALL, NANCY
1 transaction
$3,300
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SAHNER, DUNCAN
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$3,300
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MARIS, SARAH A
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$3,300
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BRUCE, JOHN
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$3,300
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SALEEBY, JACKIE N
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$3,300
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WEBB, CLAYTON
1 transaction
$3,300
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ZURAWEL, MARTHA
1 transaction
$3,300
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KNOTT, JOE THOMAS MR. III
1 transaction
$3,300
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KNOTT, TUCKER
1 transaction
$3,300
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ZURAWEL, MARK STEVEN DDS
1 transaction
$3,300
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SALEEBY, RICHARD G. JR.
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 3 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]

ID: S001221

Top Contributors

10

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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$6,600
Aug 5, 2024
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SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE
Organization MT PLEASANT, MI
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
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POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS
Organization DOWAGIAC, MI
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Aug 5, 2024
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MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIANS
Organization SHELBYVILLE, MI
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIANS
Organization SHELBYVILLE, MI
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
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MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBE
Organization MASHANTUCKET, CT
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
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NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF THE POTAWATOMI
Organization FULTON, MI
$3,300
Mar 29, 2024
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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization WASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Sep 23, 2024
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PEOPLE FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Aug 22, 2024

Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]

ID: S001229

Top Contributors

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SASSO, APRIL
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual CARMEL, IN
$6,600
Oct 30, 2024
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PONDER, JACQUELINE
BOWMAN FAMILY HOLDINGS LAWYER
Individual GREENWOOD, IN
$3,437
Oct 29, 2024
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KING, CHRISTOPHER M.
RUNNEBOHM CONSTRUCTION, INC. OWNER
Individual SHELBYVILLE, IN
$3,300
Jun 7, 2024
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CALDWELL, JORDAN
CALDWELL'S INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual SHELBYVILLE, IN
$3,300
Oct 20, 2024
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DOPPELT, BRIAN
BAINBRIDGE COMPANIES EXECUTIVE
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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KING, KYLIE A.
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual SHELBYVILLE, IN
$3,300
Oct 20, 2024
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SASSO, RICK C.
INDIANA SPINE GROUP PHYSICIAN
Individual CARMEL, IN
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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SCHUMACHER, AMY MAE
THE HERITAGE GROUP CEO
Individual CARMEL, IN
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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MCALLISTER, CHRIS
TARBERT PROPERTIES LP PARTNER
Individual INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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ZINK, JAMES C.
ZINK DISTRIBUTING CHAIRMAN / CEO
Individual INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024

Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

ID: S001228

Top Contributors

10

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HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Jul 26, 2024
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A-OK ENTERPRISES, LLC
Organization WICHITA, KS
$500
Jul 10, 2024
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ROSE, DIANA
ASPIRE65 OWNER
Individual OLATHE, KS
$6,600
Jul 19, 2024
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ROSE, GARY
ASPIRE HEALTH PLANS, LLC INSURANCE SALES
Individual OLATHE, KS
$6,600
Jul 19, 2024
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PROCHNOW, JOSEPH
FOCUS WORKFORCES EXECUTIVE
Individual OVERLAND PARK, KS
$6,600
Jul 25, 2024
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NELSON, NORMAN T
SELF AGRICULTURE
Individual LONG ISLAND, KS
$6,600
Sep 3, 2024
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CUTLER, ROBERT S.
C3 CEO
Individual OVERLAND PARK, KS
$6,600
Dec 9, 2024
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BONAVIA, NICHOLAS J.
BONAVIA PROPERTIES PRESIDENT
Individual WICHITA, KS
$6,600
May 3, 2024
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MILLER, RICHARD
MILLER'S PROFESSIONAL IMAGING CEO
Individual PITTSBURG, KS
$6,600
Jun 25, 2024
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PATTERSON, ROB
RMJK ENTERPRISES INC CEO
Individual KANSAS CITY, KS
$6,600
Jun 30, 2024

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