What is the current status of HR 7240?

HR 7240 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7240?

HR 7240 was sponsored by Tom Barrett (R), Rep.

Update Air Traffic Control Rules

IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026

Introduced8 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Why This Matters

This bill asks the Federal Aviation Administration to revise rules about aircraft tracking technology. It aims to make air travel safer and more efficient by updating regulations on when certain planes need to use this technology.

If you fly small planes, you might face fewer tracking requirements, making your flights easier.

Who this affects

pilots · aircraft operators

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to change certain rules about aircraft tracking.
2It focuses on exceptions for a technology called ADS-B Out, which helps track planes.
3The goal is to improve safety and efficiency in air travel.
4The bill aims to clarify when planes can skip using this tracking technology.
5It may lead to fewer regulations for some aircraft under specific conditions.

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Last changed 25 days ago · checked hourly

Update Air Traffic Control Rules

IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026

Introduced8 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Why This Matters

If you fly small planes, you might face fewer tracking requirements, making your flights easier.

Who this affects

pilots · aircraft operators

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to change certain rules about aircraft tracking.
2It focuses on exceptions for a technology called ADS-B Out, which helps track planes.
3The goal is to improve safety and efficiency in air travel.
4The bill aims to clarify when planes can skip using this tracking technology.
5It may lead to fewer regulations for some aircraft under specific conditions.

Read full document

Last changed 25 days ago · checked hourly