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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Summary
This bill allows civil supersonic aircraft to operate in the U.S. national airspace system without special authorization, provided the aircraft does not create sonic booms that reach the ground. The Federal Aviation Administration must issue regulations within one year of enactment to implement this permission for supersonic flight. The FAA must also establish noise standards by April 1, 2027, requiring supersonic aircraft to meet the same takeoff and landing noise levels as current subsonic aircraft. The rule must include a process for periodic review and updates to reflect advances in noise reduction technology.
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Sponsor (1)
10 cosponsors
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS)
- Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] (R-CO)
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC)
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] (R-NC)
- Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO)
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC)
- Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO)
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC)
- Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN)
- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Troy E. Nehls’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
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Actions (15)
- Mar 25, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. · senate
- Mar 24, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
- Mar 24, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2661) · house
- Mar 24, 2026 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Mar 24, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3410. · house
- Mar 24, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2661-2662) · house
- Mar 24, 2026 Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. · house
- Mar 16, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473. · house
- Mar 16, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550. · house
- Dec 18, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. · house
- Dec 18, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- Dec 18, 2025 Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged · house
- May 14, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. · house
- May 14, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- May 14, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
AN ACT
To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act”.
SEC. 2. ALLOWING FOR THE OPERATION OF CIVIL SUPERSONIC FLIGHT.
(a) In General.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or revise such regulations, such as section 91.817 of part 14, Code of Federal Regulations, as are necessary to allow for the operation of civil aircraft (as defined in section 40102(16) of title 49, United States Code) without special authorization within the national airspace system at a Mach number greater than 1 so long as the aircraft is operated in such a manner that no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States.
(b) Compliance With Noise Standards.—Not later than April 1, 2027, the Administrator shall issue a final rule establishing noise standards under part 36 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, requiring civil aircraft granted authority to operate pursuant to subsection (a) not to exceed the most recent takeoff and landing noise levels required for subsonic aircraft currently in operation on the date of enactment.
(c) Periodic Review.—In issuing the final rule issued under subsection (b), the Administrator shall further specify a process for periodic review and update of the rule to reflect future advances in aircraft noise reduction technology and relevant regulatory changes, as determined by the Administrator.
Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.
Attest:
Clerk. 119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 3410
AN ACT
To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.
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