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Congress·In Progress·H.R. 3410

Supersonic Flight: New Rules for Faster Air Travel

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

  • This bill, the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, aims to bring back high-speed commercial flights that travel faster than the speed of sound. For decades, these flights have been mostly banned over land because they create loud "sonic booms" that can rattle windows and disturb neighborhoods.
  • To solve the noise problem, the bill allows these fast planes only if they are built so that no sonic boom actually reaches the ground. New technology is being developed to make these booms much quieter, and this law would allow those advanced planes to finally fly across the U.S. instead of just over the ocean.
  • The FAA would also have to create strict rules for airport noise. The bill requires that these supersonic jets be no louder than regular planes during takeoff and landing, ensuring that people living near airports aren't hit with extra noise compared to what they hear today.
  • If this bill becomes law, the FAA would have one year to set the new rules. This could pave the way for a new generation of planes that could eventually cut a flight from New York to Los Angeles down to just a few hours, making long-distance travel much faster for passengers.

Milestones

4 milestones6 actions
Dec 18, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Dec 18, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 18, 2025House

Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged

May 14, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

May 14, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Related Bills

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act

Bill NumberHR 3410
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Cosponsors

(10)
D: 1R: 9

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