# 119-s-2175: Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act

119-s-2175, Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2175
- Congress: 119
- Title: Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-25
- Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**General aviation privacy** is the main focus. The bill would limit use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data and force airports to disclose and restrict fees on general aviation aircraft so revenue pays only for airside safety projects. - Pilots, students, charities, and small aviation businesses would get clearer rules and notices before airports charge landing or takeoff fees. Airports must explain efforts to cut non-airside costs, other revenue sources, the cost and share of planned airside safety projects, and how fees will affect the local general aviation community. - Federal, State, local, territorial, and Tribal officials would be barred from using ADS-B data in investigations. This expands an existing prohibition that previously applied only to the FAA Administrator. - Air traffic controllers could still use ADS-B for tracking and safety, and the Secretary of Transportation could allow other uses only after public notice and a chance for comment.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD), 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Limits on aircraft tracking data use: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would bar anyone from using ADS-B data to identify an aircraft in order to assess a fee or charge the owner or operator. It would also stop Federal, State, local, territorial, and Tribal officials from using ADS-B data in investigations. Air traffic controllers could still use…
- General aviation landing fee rules: benefit, low. If enacted, airport owners would have to post specific information before charging landing or take-off fees on general aviation aircraft. They would need to show efforts to reduce non-airside costs and to seek revenue from other sources. They would have to post total cost estimates for planned airs…

## Related bills

- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-124: Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-2175 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2175)

## Related
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-524)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-124: Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-124)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2175 (as of 2026-09-10).