Bill Detail
S. 1759
Congress: 119
Title
Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Summary
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. 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.
Sponsor
Sen. Ted Budd [R-NC]
Status
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Status as of Aug 14, 5:28 PM · synced 1h ago
Introduced
2025-05-14
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Bill Engagement
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) ov…
Lobbyists on the case
- Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc.5 filings · 3 lobs
- David Winfrey2026 Q1Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc. · Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Kay Granger
- Mark Copeland2026 Q1
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