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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

USA119th CongressHR-3410| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Robert F. Onder (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or revise regulations within one year of its enactment. The purpose of these regulatory changes is to allow for the operation of civil aircraft at supersonic speeds , specifically at a Mach number greater than 1, within the national airspace system. Under these new rules, such supersonic flights would not require special authorization. However, a critical condition for this allowance is that the aircraft must be operated in a manner that prevents any sonic boom from reaching the ground within the United States, aiming to balance aviation modernization with environmental considerations.

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Timeline
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1759
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2025
Introduced in House
May 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
May 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2025
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Dec 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 16, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.
Mar 16, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1759
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • May 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 18, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 18, 2025
    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged


  • December 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 16, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.


  • March 16, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-1759: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsDepartment of Transportation

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

USA119th CongressHR-3410| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
This legislation directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue or revise regulations within one year of its enactment. The purpose of these regulatory changes is to allow for the operation of civil aircraft at supersonic speeds , specifically at a Mach number greater than 1, within the national airspace system. Under these new rules, such supersonic flights would not require special authorization. However, a critical condition for this allowance is that the aircraft must be operated in a manner that prevents any sonic boom from reaching the ground within the United States, aiming to balance aviation modernization with environmental considerations.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
May 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1759
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2025
Introduced in House
May 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
May 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2025
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Dec 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 16, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.
Mar 16, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
  • May 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1759
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • May 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 18, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 18, 2025
    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged


  • December 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 16, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.


  • March 16, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Robert F. Onder (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-1759: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsDepartment of Transportation