H.R. 3410: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-05-14 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 10 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-03-16):
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.
Cosponsors (10)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Sharice Davids | D KS (original cosponsor) 2025-05-14 |
| David Rouzer | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-05-14 |
| Tim Moore | R NC 2025-05-29 |
| Jeff Hurd | R CO 2025-06-10 |
| Robert F. Onder, Jr. | R MO 2025-06-11 |
| David G. Valadao | R CA 2025-06-25 |
| Gabe Evans | R CO 2025-07-02 |
| Jefferson Shreve | R IN 2025-07-14 |
| Richard Hudson | R NC 2025-09-03 |
| Pat Harrigan | R NC 2025-09-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3410 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3410?
H.R. 3410 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3410 are available on congress.gov.
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