S. 1759: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-14 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-22 — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-14):
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.
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 (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-05-14 |
| Mike Lee | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-05-14 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-05-14 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO 2026-07-13 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO 2026-07-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1759 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1759?
S. 1759 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1759 are available on congress.gov.
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