Bill · H.R. 7239· House(119-HR-7239)
Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 1/28/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Barrett
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to create an action plan for deploying the Airborne Collision Avoidance System-X and its variants. This plan must include a strategic roadmap and steps for widespread adoption in the national airspace system. The Administrator is tasked with identifying necessary research, development, testing, and funding. The bill also requires engagement with various stakeholders and foreign aviation authorities. Finally, the plan must assess safety benefits and address interoperability considerations.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+1
The bill requires engagement with labor organizations representing air carrier pilots as part of the action plan development.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1
The bill includes engagement with general aviation organizations which represent many small-scale aircraft operators.
Would union members be better off under this?+1
The bill requires the Administrator to engage with collective bargaining representatives and labor organizations of pilots.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Safety Assessments: The bill requires an assessment of safety benefits for aircraft operators, including civil operators, which could help ensure the technology improves flight safety (Section 2(a)(2)(F)).
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Strategic Planning: By requiring a strategic roadmap and steps for widespread adoption, the bill aims to advance the deployment of ACAS-X technology within the national airspace system (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Stakeholder Engagement: The plan requires engagement with aviation safety experts, aircraft manufacturers, and organizations representing pilots, ensuring various voices are heard in the deployment process (Section 2(a)(2)(C)).
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International Coordination: The requirement to engage with foreign civil aviation authorities aims to harmonize international standards for technology certification (Section 2(a)(2)(D)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1Improves Union Protections+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1
- 1/28/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House