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H.R. 3410 119th Congress House

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Official title: To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 14, 2025 Introduced by: Troy E. Nehls Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsDepartment of Transportation
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3410.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Dec 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 18, 2025
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
May 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
May 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 14, 2025
Introduced in House
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1759 Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 36

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All 10 Democratic 1 Republican 9
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Harrigan, Pat
North Carolina · Sep 3, 2025
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Sep 3, 2025
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Shreve, Jefferson
Indiana · Jul 14, 2025
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Evans, Gabe
Colorado · Jul 2, 2025
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Valadao, David G.
California · Jun 25, 2025
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Onder, Robert F.
Missouri · Jun 11, 2025
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Hurd, Jeff
Colorado · Jun 10, 2025
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Moore, Tim
North Carolina · May 29, 2025
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Davids, Sharice
Kansas · May 14, 2025
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · May 14, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3410: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-3410/
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"H.R. 3410: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-3410/.
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