# 119-s-1985: Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025

119-s-1985, Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-1985
- Congress: 119
- Title: Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Strengthen airspace safety and FAA-DoD coordination.** This bill would order an independent review of the FAA's Safety Management System (SMS) with a panel convened within 60 days required to report recommendations within 180 days, narrow ADS‑B Out exceptions, and require ADS‑B In on many commercial operations. - Passengers and airlines: Would require installation and operation of ADS‑B In on Part 121 carriers, scheduled Part 135 operators, and Part 380 operations within four years to improve situational awareness and collision alerts. The FAA would set performance requirements and publish guidance on equipment that meets those standards. - FAA workforce and training: Would bar staffing reductions at the FAA, reverse hiring halts retroactively for recent agency actions, extend the air traffic controller hiring deadline from 2028 to 2033, and create an Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative to recruit and fast‑track new controllers. - Military and federal operations: Would narrow what counts as a "sensitive mission" for ADS‑B Out exceptions, require a GAO review of exception use within one year, establish an FAA‑DoD coordination office and joint council, and require memoranda of understanding with military services to share safety information.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Protect FAA jobs and expand training: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would stop hiring freezes and reverse FAA hiring halts from January 20, 2025 to enactment. It would bar voluntary furlough and reduction‑in‑force programs and prevent cuts to FAA full‑time positions. The FAA would expand an Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative an…
- Stronger FAA–DoD airspace oversight: benefit, medium. If enacted, the FAA would set up an FAA–DoD coordination office within 30 days to review mixed military and civil airspace. The office would begin safety reviews of Class B airports and start higher‑volume reviews within 90 days. It would also review Washington, DC area Special Flight Rules Area op…
- Stronger accident reviews and ethics checks: benefit, medium. If enacted, the FAA would use a Transport Airplane Risk Assessment Methodology for any U.S. transport airplane accident that causes a death and report results to Congress within 30 days. The FAA must name TARAM experts and update policy within 60 days. The Transportation Secretary would issue an in…
- ADS‑B In required for scheduled carriers: mixed, high. If enacted, airlines and scheduled operators would need ADS‑B In equipment on aircraft within 4 years. The rule would apply to Part 121 carriers, Part 135 operators that provide scheduled service, and operations under Part 380. The FAA would set performance standards and publish guidance on accepta…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- 119-s-422: Right to Contraception Act

## Sources
- [119-s-1985 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1985)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
- [119-s-422: Right to Contraception Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-422)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1985 (as of 2026-09-10).