I have read HR 5900 several times and just reviewed it again. To my reading the only FO requirement is an ATP. However, the rumor going around is that the FAA is going to require an ATP and a Type Rating for all 121 FO's?

It seems like regionals are all handling differently from providing an ATP & Type at the PC (regardless of if the FO already has an ATP) and some are giving only a PC if the FO already has an ATP.

I hear the Teamsters (and other groups will be shortly) are recommending FO's get their ATP's on their own to insure compliance, but if the Type is required, this would seem futile.

Is anyone else hearing similar concerns/contradicting rumors?