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US SB2503

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Cruz

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires all aircraft currently mandated to have ADS-B Out equipment to also be equipped with ADS-B In technology by December 31, 2031, providing pilots with awareness of other aircraft locations and traffic advisories

  • Narrows the "sensitive government mission" exception for ADS-B Out transmission requirements, excluding routine flights, non-classified flights, and proficiency flights, while requiring monthly congressional notification of exceptions used in Class B airspace

  • Mandates FAA safety reviews of military, law enforcement, and civilian rotorcraft operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport within 120 days, followed by reviews at other Class B, C, and D airports

  • Requires the Army Inspector General to audit Army aviation coordination with the FAA, pilot training standards, and ADS-B Out usage following the January 2025 helicopter collision near Reagan National Airport

  • Establishes an FAA Office of FAA-DOD Coordination and requires information-sharing agreements between the FAA and military departments to improve aviation safety data exchange

Legislative Description

ROTOR Act Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act

Transportation and public works

Last Action

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Science, And Transportation7/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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