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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow civil aircraft to operate at speeds above Mach 1 (i.e., supersonic) over land in the United States under certain conditions. Specifically, the FAA must issue or revise regulations to allow for the operation of civil aircraft at speeds greater than Mach 1 in the national airspace system without a special authorization, so long as no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States. The FAA must also issue a final rule to establish noise standards that prohibit civil aircraft operating at speeds greater than Mach 1 from exceeding takeoff and landing noise levels required for subsonic aircraft (i.e., aircraft that operate at speeds that do not exceed Mach 1). As part of the rule, the FAA must specify a process to periodically review and update the noise standards to reflect future advances in aircraft noise reduction technology and regulatory changes. Current regulations prohibit civil aircraft from operating above Mach 1 speeds over land in the United States without a special flight authorization issued by the FAA.
Action Timeline
2026-03-25
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2026-03-24
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-03-24
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2661)
2026-03-24
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2026-03-24
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3410.
2026-03-24
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)
2026-03-24
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-03-16
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.
2026-03-16
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
2026-03-16
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.3410 pass?
HR.3410 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.3410 do?
Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow civil aircraft to operate at speeds above Mach 1 (i.e., supersonic) over land in the United States under certain conditions. Specifically, the FAA must issue or revise regulations to allow for the operation of civil aircraft at speeds greater than Mach 1 in the national airspace system without a special authorization, so long as no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States. The FAA must also issue a final rule to establish noise standards that prohibit civil aircraft operating at…
Who sponsored HR.3410?
HR.3410 was sponsored by Troy E. Nehls (R-Texas).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 3410 EH: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3410 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act . 2. Allowing for the operation of civil supersonic flight (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or revise such regulations, such as section 91.817 of part 14, Code of Federal Regulations, as are necessary to allow for the operation of civil aircraft (as defined in section 40102(16) of title 49, United States Code) without special authorization within the national airspace system at a Mach number greater than 1 so long as the aircraft is operated in such a manner that no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States. (b) Compliance with noise standards Not later than April 1, 2027, the Administrator shall issue a final rule establishing noise standards under part 36 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, requiring civil aircraft granted authority to operate pursuant to subsection (a) not to exceed the most recent takeoff and landing noise levels required for subsonic aircraft currently in operation on the date of enactment. (c) Periodic review In issuing the final rule issued under subsection (b), the Administrator shall further specify a process for periodic review and update of the rule to reflect future advances in aircraft noise reduction technology and relevant regulatory changes, as determined by the Administrator. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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