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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.
Summary
- Requires the Federal Aviation Administration to issue or revise regulations within one year to allow civil supersonic aircraft to operate in U.S. national airspace at speeds faster than sound (Mach 1 or greater)
- Permits supersonic operation without special authorization provided the aircraft operates in a manner that prevents sonic booms from reaching the ground in the United States
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC)
5 cosponsors
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO)
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO)
- Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT)
- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT)
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC)
Actions (3)
- Jul 22, 2026 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. · senate
- May 14, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. · senate
- May 14, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 14, 2025
Mr. Budd (for himself, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Sheehy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
A BILL
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.
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. <all>
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