Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
- Last Action
- 3/25/2026
Actions
- 2026-03-25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2026-03-24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-03-24On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2661)
- 2026-03-24Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2026-03-24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3410.
- 2026-03-24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)
- 2026-03-24Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2026-03-16Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.
- 2026-03-16Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
- 2026-03-16Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
- 2025-12-18Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2025-12-18Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-12-18Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
- 2025-05-14Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 2025-05-14Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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CRS Summary
As of 2026-03-16 (07)
Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow civil aircraft to operate at speeds above Mach 1 (i.e., supersonic) over land in the United States under certain conditions.
Specifically, the FAA must issue or revise regulations to allow for the operation of civil aircraft at speeds greater than Mach 1 in the national airspace system without a special authorization, so long as no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States.
The FAA must also issue a final rule to establish noise standards that prohibit civil aircraft operating at speeds greater than Mach 1 from exceeding takeoff and landing noise levels required for subsonic aircraft (i.e., aircraft that operate at speeds that do not exceed Mach 1). As part of the rule, the FAA must specify a process to periodically review and update the noise standards to reflect future advances in aircraft noise reduction technology and regulatory changes.
Current regulations prohibit civil aircraft from operating above Mach 1 speeds over land in the United States without a special flight authorization issued by the FAA.
Cosponsors (10)
- Sharice Davids (D-KS)
- David Rouzer (R-NC)
- Tim Moore (R-NC)
- Jeff Hurd (R-CO)
- Robert Onder (R-MO)
- David Valadao (R-CA)
- Gabe Evans (R-CO)
- Jefferson Shreve (R-IN)
- Richard Hudson (R-NC)
- Pat Harrigan (R-NC)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Aviation and airports
- Department of Transportation
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