GAP Act
Sponsored By: Representative Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
Introduced
Summary
Would tighten U.S. oversight of foreign investment and technology in general aviation to protect national security. It would expand CFIUS powers, add an outbound approval requirement, and require supply chain and export-control reviews.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 3 mixed.
Ban on federal aid to foreign‑linked GA firms
If enacted, the bill would bar federal loans, grants, contracts, and other federal financial assistance over $50,000 in any 12‑month period to covered aviation firms with certain foreign ties. Covered ties include ownership or control by a country of concern, NS‑CMIC listing, 5%+ government equity, or deriving 10%+ of operating income from a country of concern. Agencies could claw back money spent after enactment, require annual certifications, and suspend FAA production certificates for false disclosures.
Treasury approval for outbound aviation deals
If enacted, the bill would require U.S. persons to notify Treasury before finishing certain outbound aviation transactions and to get prior Treasury approval for higher‑risk deals. Covered foreign entities include firms based in a country of concern, government‑owned firms, or NS‑CMIC‑listed entities and some partners with recent military technology ties. Failing to notify or get required approval could bring civil penalties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act; Treasury must issue rules within 180 days.
Tighter review of foreign aviation deals
If enacted, the bill would make filings to CFIUS mandatory for many aviation deals and expand CFIUS review to certain airport real estate. It would create a presumption that deals by buyers tied to countries of concern or on the NS‑CMIC list are risky or prohibited, with a high standard needed to rebut that presumption. For the highest‑risk buyers, no mitigation would be allowed unless the President sends a written national security finding to Congress. Treasury must write rules and definitions within 180 days of enactment.
Review of past foreign aviation acquisitions
If enacted, the bill would require CFIUS to review prior deals where a foreign person from a country of concern bought a covered general aviation entity. CFIUS would assess whether old mitigation agreements still protect national security and give a classified report to Congress within 180 days. The review could recommend actions up to divestiture in some cases, which helps national security but could impose costs on current owners.
Export control review for GA technologies
If enacted, the bill would require Commerce, with Defense and State, to review whether certain general aviation technologies should be added to or reclassified on the Commerce Control List. The review covers piston and small turboprop engines, composite airframes and tooling, structural monitoring, and advanced avionics. Commerce must report proposals to Congress within about 180 days; reclassification would mean exporters need licenses to ship these items to countries of concern.
When rules would take effect
If enacted, the bill would take effect on the date of enactment unless a section says otherwise. Amendments in sections expanding CFIUS would apply to deals with definitive agreements signed on or after enactment. The special CFIUS review of past deals would apply to prior transactions regardless of when they closed, and clawback rules apply only to federal money obligated or spent on or after enactment.
FAA audit and fixes for aviation components
If enacted, the bill would require the FAA, with CISA and Defense, to do a supply‑chain audit within 270 days of certain avionics, flight control, and engine control systems linked to covered foreign‑owned GA firms. The audit must look for unauthorized hardware, firmware, or software and whether FAA certification detects those risks. If adversarial components are found, FAA could issue airworthiness directives requiring inspection, modification, or replacement. FAA must report results to Congress within one year.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
NC • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]
PA • R
Sponsored 7/15/2026
Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
UT • R
Sponsored 7/23/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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