S 1985 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025

This bill establishes an independent expert panel to review and make recommendations for improving the FAA's Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure comprehensive safety practices across all FAA operations. It requires air carriers to install ADS-B In equipment within 4 years to enhance situational awareness, and mandates safety reviews of airspace operations at major airports, particularly examining military and civilian aircraft near airports. The bill also protects the FAA workforce from hiring freezes and staffing reductions, extends air traffic controller hiring requirements through 2033, and requires risk assessments following transport airplane accidents. These provisions aim to enhance safety coordination between the FAA and Department of Defense while addressing specific safety management and equipment requirements.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 5, 2025 Last action Jun 5, 2025
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Jun 5, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jun 5, 2025
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