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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

USA119th CongressHR-3410| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2026
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, Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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.
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)
Mar 24, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3410.
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
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 24, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2661)
Mar 24, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 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.


  • March 24, 2026
    Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)


  • March 24, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3410.


  • March 24, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 24, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 24, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2661)


  • March 24, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 25, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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: 3/25/2026
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
5 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

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.
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)
Mar 24, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3410.
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
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 24, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2661)
Mar 24, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 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.


  • March 24, 2026
    Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)


  • March 24, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3410.


  • March 24, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 24, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 24, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2661)


  • March 24, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 25, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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, Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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