H.R. 3410 — Reported in House

IB Union Calendar No. 473 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 3410 [Report No. 119–550] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2025Mr. Nehls (for himself, Ms. Davids of Kansas, and Mr. Rouzer) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure March 16, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Moore of North Carolina, Mr. Hurd of Colorado, Mr. Onder, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Evans of Colorado, Mr. Shreve, Mr. Hudson, and Mr. Harrigan March 16, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 14, 2025 A BILL To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act. 2. Allowing for the operation of civil supersonic flight (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue or revise such regulations, such as section 91.817 of part 14, Code of Federal Regulations, as are necessary to allow for the operation of civil aircraft (as defined in section 40102(16) of title 49, United States Code) without special authorization within the national airspace system at a Mach number greater than 1 so long as the aircraft is operated in such a manner that no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States. (b) Compliance with noise standards Not later than April 1, 2027, the Administrator shall issue a final rule establishing noise standards under part 36 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, requiring civil aircraft granted authority to operate pursuant to subsection (a) not to exceed the most recent takeoff and landing noise levels required for subsonic aircraft currently in operation on the date of enactment. (c) Periodic review In issuing the final rule issued under subsection (b), the Administrator shall further specify a process for periodic review and update of the rule to reflect future advances in aircraft noise reduction technology and relevant regulatory changes, as determined by the Administrator. March 16, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed