Bill · S. 1706· Senate(119-S-1706)
A bill to require aircraft operating in Class B airspace in the national airspace system to install and operate ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires aircraft to install and operate ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment when operating in Class B airspace within the national airspace system. This requirement applies to all aircraft, including military aircraft. The equipment must meet performance requirements set by the Administrator and must be installed, activated, and receiving while taxiing or in flight. Additionally, the bill limits the ability of the Secretary of Transportation or the Administrator to create exemptions for any aircraft. Finally, it repeals a specific exemption previously held by the Department of Defense.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill mandates the purchase and installation of specific ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment for all aircraft operating in Class B airspace.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?-2
The bill repeals a previous exemption that allowed certain Department of Defense aircraft to avoid specific equipment requirements.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-2
The bill repeals a specific exemption previously held by the Department of Defense regarding ADS-B equipment requirements.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Standardized Equipment Requirements: By requiring all aircraft, including military aircraft, to use specific ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment, the bill ensures specific performance standards are met under the direction of the Administrator (Section 1(a)(1)).
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Elimination of Exemptions: The bill prevents the Secretary of Transportation or the Administrator from implementing regulations that exempt aircraft from these new requirements, ensuring the rules apply to everyone (Section 1(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Equipment Costs and Operations: Aircraft must have both ADS-B In and ADS-B Out equipment that is installed, activated, and receiving while taxiing or in flight to operate in Class B airspace (Section 1(a)(1)).
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Removal of Defense Department Exemptions: The bill repeals a previous exemption that allowed certain Department of Defense aircraft to avoid specific ADS-B equipment requirements (Section 1(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3Good For Veterans-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits-2
- 5/8/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate