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House BillHR 7239Transportation and Public Works

Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act

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Voters should care about this bill because it directly addresses aviation safety, a critical concern for anyone who flies or knows someone who does. By requiring the FAA to develop a clear plan for deploying advanced collision avoidance technology, the bill aims to modernize our air traffic control system and potentially prevent future mid-air accidents. This proactive approach ensures that the FAA is strategically thinking about how to integrate cutting-edge safety features into our skies.

If this bill becomes law, it will push the FAA to move forward with concrete steps and timelines for adopting ACAS-X, making air travel safer for everyone in the long run. If it doesn't pass, the development and widespread use of this potentially life-saving technology might proceed at a slower, less coordinated pace, or without a public roadmap, leaving air travelers without the full benefit of enhanced collision avoidance systems as quickly as possible.

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PROVISION 01

Requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create an action plan for deploying the Airborne Collision Avoidance System-X (ACAS-X) and its variants in the national airspace system.

This initiates a formal, structured process for integrating advanced collision avoidance technology, enhancing air safety.

PROVISION 02

The action plan must include a strategic roadmap for deployment, necessary funding, research, development, testing, and engagement with various aviation stakeholders.

These details ensure a comprehensive and well-considered approach to adoption, addressing both technical and operational challenges.

PROVISION 03

The FAA Administrator must submit the action plan to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment and publish it publicly within 10 days of submission.

This establishes clear deadlines for accountability and ensures transparency in the FAA's plans for critical safety technology.

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The plan must include efforts to harmonize international standards for ACAS-X certification and assess safety benefits for all aircraft operators.

International consistency is vital for global air travel, and a safety assessment helps justify the investment and provides critical performance data.

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JAN 28

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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JAN 27

Introduced in House

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JAN 27

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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JAN 27

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 7239

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJan 27, 2026

Last actionJan 28, 2026

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2026

House BillHR 7239Transportation and Public Works

Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act

INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 28, 2026

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create an action plan for deploying the Airborne Collision Avoidance System-X (ACAS-X) and its variants in the national airspace system.

This initiates a formal, structured process for integrating advanced collision avoidance technology, enhancing air safety.

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The action plan must include a strategic roadmap for deployment, necessary funding, research, development, testing, and engagement with various aviation stakeholders.

These details ensure a comprehensive and well-considered approach to adoption, addressing both technical and operational challenges.

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The FAA Administrator must submit the action plan to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment and publish it publicly within 10 days of submission.

This establishes clear deadlines for accountability and ensures transparency in the FAA's plans for critical safety technology.

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The plan must include efforts to harmonize international standards for ACAS-X certification and assess safety benefits for all aircraft operators.

International consistency is vital for global air travel, and a safety assessment helps justify the investment and provides critical performance data.

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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall submit an action plan to Congress.

Not later than 10 days after submitting such action plan to Congress

Administrator shall publish the action plan in a publicly available format.

Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Administrator submits the action plan

Administrator shall brief the appropriate committees of Congress on the contents of the action plan.

GLOSSARY

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Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): The top official leading the government agency responsible for the safety of civil aviation in the United States.
Airborne Collision Avoidance System-X (ACAS-X): An advanced technology system designed to prevent mid-air collisions between aircraft by alerting pilots and providing avoidance instructions.
National Airspace System: The common network of U.S. airspace, air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports, or landing areas that ensure safe flight.
Action Plan: A detailed strategy outlining specific steps, resources, and timelines needed to achieve a particular goal or implement a new policy.
ADS-B In/Out: Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, a system where aircraft broadcast (Out) and receive (In) their position information to/from other aircraft and ground stations for air traffic control and collision avoidance.
Rotorcraft: An aircraft that gets its lift from rotating blades, such as a helicopter.
Appropriate committees of Congress: Specific congressional committees (e.g., House Transportation and Infrastructure, Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation) that have jurisdiction over the subject matter of a bill.

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JAN 28

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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JAN 27

Introduced in House

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JAN 27

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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JAN 27

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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