Sec. 152. Certification on inclusion of technology to minimize physiological episodes in certain aircraft
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Not later than 15 days before entering into a contract for the procurement of a covered aircraft, the Secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written statement certifying that the aircraft to be procured under the contract will include the most recent technological advancements necessary to minimize the impact of physiological episodes on aircraft crewmembers. The Secretary concerned may waive the requirement of subsection
(a)if the Secretary— determines the waiver is required in the interest of national security; and not later than 15 days before entering into a contract for the procurement of a covered aircraft, notifies the congressional defense committees of the rationale for the waiver. The requirement to submit a certification under subsection
(a)shall terminate on September 30, 2021. In this section: The term covered aircraft means a fighter aircraft, an attack aircraft, or a fixed wing trainer aircraft. The term Secretary concerned means— the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to covered aircraft of Navy; and the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to covered aircraft of the Air Force.