Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025

The Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 would direct the Government Accountability Office to study barriers preventing the aviation industry from adopting digital documentation and verification systems. These digital tools would help identify falsified paperwork and counterfeit aircraft parts in the supply chain, addressing a significant safety concern in aviation.

Following the study, the GAO would submit a report to Congress with recommendations on two key areas: encouraging aviation companies to voluntarily adopt digital forms and authentication tools, and helping the Federal Aviation Administration accelerate its own use of digital documentation systems. The Department of Transportation would then have 120 days to respond to these recommendations.

For everyday citizens, this bill addresses aviation safety by tackling the problem of counterfeit and fraudulent parts entering aircraft supply chains. If enacted, the study and recommendations could lead to stronger safeguards ensuring that planes are built and maintained with genuine, properly documented components. The bill takes a measured approach by first studying the obstacles before implementing any requirements.