Sustain Regional Air Travel Act

S 1659, the Sustain Regional Air Travel Act, directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study how the commercial pilot shortage affects regional and commuter airlines. The GAO must complete this study and submit a report to Congress within 12 months of the bill's enactment, including findings and recommendations for potential legislative or administrative action. This bill does not change current laws or directly impact airlines; it only mandates a research study focused on understanding the pilot shortage's effects on smaller carriers. The report will inform future policy decisions but does not require any immediate action.