Bills · HR 6222
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6222Aviation and airportsDepartment of Transportation
ROTOR Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 21
READING
31MIN
COSPONSORS
32BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to improve aviation safety and transparency, particularly regarding government flights. If enacted, it would close a loophole that currently allows many government aircraft to fly without broadcasting their location, making them less visible to air traffic control and other aircraft. This increased visibility could reduce the risk of mid-air collisions, especially in busy or restricted airspace.
For voters, this bill means that government aircraft operations, previously shielded under broad "sensitive mission" exceptions, would become more transparent. This could lead to greater accountability for government agencies operating these flights. If the bill becomes law, we'll see more government planes broadcasting their positions, potentially enhancing safety for everyone in the air. If it doesn't pass, the existing, broader exceptions for sensitive government missions would remain, meaning less transparency for those specific flight operations.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Narrows the definition of "sensitive government mission" to exclude training flights, proficiency flights, and flights of federal officials below Cabinet rank from ADS-B Out exemptions.
This means more government aircraft will be required to broadcast their position, increasing transparency and potentially safety.
PROVISION 02
Requires the FAA Administrator to update regulations and inter-agency agreements within one year to reflect the narrowed ADS-B Out exceptions.
Ensures that the new rules are officially implemented and enforced across all relevant agencies.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review how agencies use these exceptions before and after the rule changes and report findings to Congress within two years.
Provides an independent assessment of compliance and effectiveness of the new regulations.
PROVISION 04
Requires the FAA Administrator to review any non-compliant agencies identified by the GAO and brief Congress on whether those agencies will be allowed to continue using exceptions.
Holds agencies accountable for adherence to the new transparency requirements.
PROVISION 05
Requires federal, state, local, and tribal agencies performing sensitive government missions to report quarterly to the FAA on their activities.
Provides ongoing oversight and data on the utilization of sensitive mission designations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 32
R· Missouri
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
19
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 75%
DEM 20 REP 12 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSNOV 21
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
NOV 20
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4853)
NOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6222
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6222Aviation and airportsDepartment of Transportation
ROTOR Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
31 min
COSPONSORS
32
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
