Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a comprehensive study on the readiness of U.S. airports for high-speed air travel. In consultation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other relevant stakeholders, the FAA will assess the capability of large hub airports , including the nation's largest, to accommodate supersonic and hypersonic aircraft. The study will evaluate critical factors such as runway length and structural integrity, ground equipment compatibility, and air traffic control systems and procedures. It will also examine environmental regulations, particularly those concerning noise pollution and emissions, and analyze the potential economic benefits and challenges of integrating high-speed aircraft into airport operations. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the FAA Administrator must submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees. This report will detail the study's findings and provide recommendations for necessary policy changes and infrastructure improvements , complete with estimated costs and a projected timeline for their implementation, to facilitate the future of high-speed air travel.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public Works
National Airport Supersonic Readiness Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-4012| House
| Updated: 6/14/2025
This bill directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a comprehensive study on the readiness of U.S. airports for high-speed air travel. In consultation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other relevant stakeholders, the FAA will assess the capability of large hub airports , including the nation's largest, to accommodate supersonic and hypersonic aircraft. The study will evaluate critical factors such as runway length and structural integrity, ground equipment compatibility, and air traffic control systems and procedures. It will also examine environmental regulations, particularly those concerning noise pollution and emissions, and analyze the potential economic benefits and challenges of integrating high-speed aircraft into airport operations. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the FAA Administrator must submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees. This report will detail the study's findings and provide recommendations for necessary policy changes and infrastructure improvements , complete with estimated costs and a projected timeline for their implementation, to facilitate the future of high-speed air travel.