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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

H.R. 3410 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 3410119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 05/14/2025REP. NEHLSR-TX · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.61 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

11 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 10 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Nehls, Troy E. (R-TX) (Introduced 05/14/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.61 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 11 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Latest Action03/25/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Reported to House (03/16/2026)

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.

The FAA must also issue a final rule to establish noise standards that prohibit civil aircraft operating at speeds greater than Mach 1 from exceeding takeoff and landing noise levels required for subsonic aircraft (i.e., aircraft that operate at speeds that do not exceed Mach 1). As part of the rule, the FAA must specify a process to periodically review and update the noise standards to reflect future advances in aircraft noise reduction technology and regulatory changes.

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 3410 EH: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 3410

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act.

2.Allowing for the operation of civil supersonic flight (a)In generalNot 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. (b)Compliance with noise standardsNot later than April 1, 2027, the Administrator shall issue a final rule establishing noise standards under part 36 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, requiring civil aircraft granted authority to operate pursuant to subsection (a) not to exceed the most recent takeoff and landing noise levels required for subsonic aircraft currently in operation on the date of enactment. (c)Periodic reviewIn issuing the final rule issued under subsection (b), the Administrator shall further specify a process for periodic review and update of the rule to reflect future advances in aircraft noise reduction technology and relevant regulatory changes, as determined by the Administrator. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 3410 IH: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3410IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 14, 2025Mr. Nehls (for himself, Ms. Davids of Kansas, and Mr. Rouzer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act.

2.Allowing for the operation of civil supersonic flightNot 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.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 3410 : Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3410IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act.2.Allowing for the operation of civil supersonic flight(a)In generalNot 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.(b)Compliance with noise standardsNot later than April 1, 2027, the Administrator shall issue a final rule establishing noise standards under part 36 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, requiring civil aircraft granted authority to operate pursuant to subsection (a) not to exceed the most recent takeoff and landing noise levels required for subsonic aircraft currently in operation on the date of enactment.(c)Periodic reviewIn issuing the final rule issued under subsection (b), the Administrator shall further specify a process for periodic review and update of the rule to reflect future advances in aircraft noise reduction technology and relevant regulatory changes, as determined by the Administrator. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 3410 RH: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 473119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3410[Report No. 119–550]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 14, 2025Mr. Nehls (for himself, Ms. Davids of Kansas, and Mr. Rouzer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureMarch 16, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Moore of North Carolina, Mr. Hurd of Colorado, Mr. Onder, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Evans of Colorado, Mr. Shreve, Mr. Hudson, and Mr. HarriganMarch 16, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 14, 2025A BILLTo allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act.2.Allowing for the operation of civil supersonic flight(a)In generalNot 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.(b)Compliance with noise standardsNot later than April 1, 2027, the Administrator shall issue a final rule establishing noise standards under part 36 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, requiring civil aircraft granted authority to operate pursuant to subsection (a) not to exceed the most recent takeoff and landing noise levels required for subsonic aircraft currently in operation on the date of enactment.(c)Periodic reviewIn issuing the final rule issued under subsection (b), the Administrator shall further specify a process for periodic review and update of the rule to reflect future advances in aircraft noise reduction technology and relevant regulatory changes, as determined by the Administrator. March 16, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (17)

DateChamberAll Actions
05/14/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
05/14/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
05/14/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/14/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
12/18/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Aviation Discharged
12/18/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
12/18/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
03/16/2026Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
03/16/2026House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
03/16/2026House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.
03/24/2026House floor actionsMr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
03/24/2026House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)
03/24/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3410.
03/24/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03/24/2026House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2661)
03/24/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/25/2026SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textSupersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseSupersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseSupersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Display TitleSupersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedSupersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (10)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (5)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee03/25/2026 Referred To
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee03/16/2026 Reported By
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee12/18/2025 Markup By
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee12/18/2025 Discharged from
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee05/14/2025 Referred To

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Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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