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119-s-1759119th CongressWALLET

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Sponsored By: Senator Budd, Ted [R-NC]

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Summary

Allows civil supersonic flight over U.S. airspace without special authorization if no sonic boom reaches the ground. The bill would require the Federal Aviation Administration to issue or revise regulations within one year to permit civil aircraft to operate above Mach 1 under that no-boom condition. It ties the rulemaking to measures including those under 14 C.F.R. part 91.817 and uses the civil aircraft definition in 49 U.S.C. § 40102(16).

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New pathway for civil supersonic flights

If enacted, the FAA would issue or revise rules within one year. The rules would let civil aircraft (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 40102(16)) fly faster than Mach 1 in U.S. airspace without special authorization. That permission would apply only when the aircraft are operated so no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States. This would create a regulatory pathway for plane makers and airlines and could expand future supersonic passenger or cargo services.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Budd, Ted [R-NC]

NC • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 5/14/2025

  • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

  • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2026

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