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End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

Senate

Prohibits TSA from giving Members of Congress expedited or preferential treatment during airport security screening and requires policy updates to enforce that ban

Latest action: Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

ACPAC Modernization Act

House

Expands the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee to add a ticket agent representative to its airline consumer protection membership

Latest action: Wed Mar 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

House

Expresses support for designating February 16, 2025, as International Black Aviation Professionals Day and for recognizing Black aviation professionals' contributions

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To require certain aircraft to be equipped and operating with collision prevention technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposes

House

Establishes the ALERT Act as a named measure without describing any substantive policy or program in the available bill metadata

Latest action: Wed Apr 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026

House

Allocates more passenger aviation security fee revenue to TSA funds for baggage screening systems and checkpoint technology

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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DRONE Act of 2025

House

Authorize a civil action against a state or local government that restricts lawful drone operations under the DRONE Act of 2025

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026

Senate

Require a review of Federal Aviation Administration compliance with safety management system requirements in aviation oversight

Latest action: Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Down East Remembrance Act

House

Authorize a commemorative work honoring victims and survivors of racial violence in Eastport and Pembroke, Maine

Latest action: Tue Mar 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

AIM HIGH Act

House

Requires the Department of the Air Force to run a Technical Training Center of Excellence for Air Force technical training coordination and standards

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Down East Remembrance Act

Senate

Designates a memorial-related measure under the Down East Remembrance Act to recognize remembrance through a specific commemorative designation

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025

Senate

Requires the President to designate certain primary border airports as ports of entry and end customs user fees at those airports

Latest action: Thu Feb 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a carbon tax on aviation fuel to fund alternative transportation in 2025

Latest action: Tue Jan 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

ROTOR Act

House

Directs aviation policy changes under the ROTOR Act, as introduced and referred to the Aviation Subcommittee

Latest action: Fri Nov 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Taiwan Allies Fund Act

House

Establishes a Taiwan allies fund to advance U.S. foreign assistance tied to Taiwan diplomatic partnerships

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Aviation Funding Solvency Act

House

Continues FAA funding from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund during appropriations gaps and permanently extends the FAA non-premium war risk insurance program

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025

House

Requires the President to designate certain primary airports near the border as ports of entry and end customs user fees at those airports

Latest action: Thu Apr 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

AIM HIGH Act

Senate

Requires the Department of the Air Force to operate a Technical Training Center of Excellence for Air Force technical training coordination and standards

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Calling on Federal law enforcement, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration, to provide an immediate briefing to the public regarding the recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York.

House

Calls for an immediate public briefing from federal law enforcement and aviation agencies on recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation Act

House

Allows airports to use Airport Improvement Program grants for storage facilities tied to aircraft deicing equipment and fluids

Latest action: Tue Sep 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a federal framework to improve mental health policy and oversight in the aviation sector

Latest action: Tue Apr 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

ACERO Act

House

Establishes statutory authority for NASA's ACERO project to develop advanced aerial wildfire response capabilities using uncrewed aircraft systems and related aviation technologies

Latest action: Tue Feb 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025

House

Directs a GAO study on expanding digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain to detect falsified records and counterfeit parts

Latest action: Wed Mar 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025

House

Require accountability standards for veterans flight training programs under the Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025

Latest action: Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

FREEDOM Act

House

Establishes the FREEDOM Act as a foreign affairs measure introduced in the House

Latest action: Thu Dec 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

WINGS Act

House

Establishes the WINGS Act as introduced and referred to the House Health Subcommittee for further consideration

Latest action: Tue Jun 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025

Senate

Require the Department of the Air Force to create a permanent tuition assistance program for Air National Guard members who meet training requirements

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act

House

Establishes a transition framework for military air traffic control operations, as indicated by the Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act

Latest action: Wed Jan 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026

House

Extends TSA's reimbursable screening services pilot program through FY2031 and permits expansion to up to 14 locations for offsite passenger screening

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution honoring the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.

Senate

Honors the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision through a Senate commemorative resolution

Latest action: Thu Jan 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

ROTOR Act

Senate

Strengthens aviation safety oversight by requiring ADS-B In on most aircraft, tightening exceptions to ADS-B Out rules for sensitive government missions, and expanding federal review of military and other exempted operations

Latest action: Tue Feb 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.

Senate

Recognizes the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter's contributions to U.S. and allied national defense and honors the Army personnel who operate and sustain it

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025

House

Authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to approve nondegree flight training for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act

House

Require measures to strengthen airline operational resiliency and reduce flight delays and cancellations in air transportation

Latest action: Wed Jun 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act

House

Allows pilots to show digital airman and medical certificates to FAA inspectors and requires FAA regulations to reflect that option

Latest action: Wed Mar 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025

House

Require the Forest Service and Interior Department to evaluate the container aerial firefighting system for wildfire mitigation and suppression and report the results to Congress

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes federal safeguards for a specific program or regulatory area identified by the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025

Latest action: Tue Apr 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Improving Travel for American Families Act

House

Directs TSA to test family-focused airport security screening options for travelers with children age 12 and under at selected airports

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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UAP Transparency Act

House

Requires federal agencies, under presidential direction, to declassify unidentified anomalous phenomena records and post them publicly online

Latest action: Tue Feb 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Senate

Directs the FAA to permit civil supersonic flights over land without special authorization when no sonic boom reaches the ground

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025

Senate

Permits interstate transport of legally possessed knives under storage and accessibility rules and limits detention for covered knife violations

Latest action: Thu Jan 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)