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HR 8597 · 119th Congress · House

Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act

In progress
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
Cosponsors3
What this bill is intended to do

Congress.gov hasn't published an official summary for this bill yet, it usually appears after the bill advances out of committee. The full text is linked below.

Latest action

Sep 15, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

C66

The Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act mandates the installation of certified airborne position reference tools at certain air traffic control towers. It aims to improve situational awareness and includes provisions for reimbursement of previously installed systems. The bill outlines specific amendments to existing U.S. Code sections to facilitate these improvements.

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Structural flags⚑ No enforcement or oversight⚑ Spends without a pay-for