# 119-hr-9695: McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act

119-hr-9695, McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] (R-OR); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9695
- Congress: 119
- Title: McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] (R-OR)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-24

## Summary

**Focused review of low-altitude airspace safety** would require the FAA to examine rules for temporary obstructions like slacklines and consider updates to markings, digital data, coordination, and outreach to reduce aircraft strike risk. The review would include input from pilots, operators, and other stakeholders and could lead to updated regulations or guidance. - Pilots and aircraft operators: The FAA would assess whether marking and lighting rules for slacklines, tight ropes, highlines, wires, and similar temporary obstructions are clear and effective and could update those requirements. The review must be completed within 6 months and any regulatory or policy updates issued within 1 year. - Recreationists and land managers: The FAA would consider improving coordination and outreach with Federal, State, Tribal, and local land managers, including the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Forest Service, to reduce low-altitude hazards from temporary activities. - Aviation safety stakeholders and Congress: The Administrator would consult helicopter pilots, air medical operators, general and agricultural aviators, unmanned aircraft operators, and safety experts. The FAA must brief designated House and Senate committees on findings and recommendations within 90 days after the review is complete.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] (D-OR), 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- FAA review of slacklines and low-altitude safety: mixed, low. This bill would require the FAA Administrator to review low-altitude airspace safety within 6 months of enactment. The review would cover slacklines, tight ropes, highlines, wires, and similar temporary obstacles. It would consult pilots, helicopter and powered-lift operators, air medical services,…

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- 119-hr-9827: Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
- 119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250
- 119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9695 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9695)

## Related
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- [119-hr-1383: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1383)
- [119-hr-9827: Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9827)
- [119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9250)
- [119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-979)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9695 (as of 2026-07-24).