Bill · S. 1759· Senate(119-S-1759)
Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2026 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Budd
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act aims to allow civil supersonic flight within the national airspace system. It directs the Federal Aviation Administration Administrator to issue or revise regulations within one year of enactment. These changes would impact section 91.817 of part 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The goal is to permit civil aircraft to fly at speeds greater than Mach 1 without needing special authorization. This permission is conditional upon the aircraft being operated so that no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Aviation business owners will benefit from the modernization of flight regulations.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The expansion of supersonic flight capabilities may stimulate job growth within the aviation and aerospace sectors.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
Modernizing aviation speed capabilities can contribute to broader economic growth through increased efficiency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Operation of civil aircraft at Mach numbers greater than 1: This provision allows for faster civil aviation speeds without requiring special authorization, provided no sonic boom reaches the ground (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Billionaires+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 7/22/2026
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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