119th Congress · introduced in the House · May 14, 2025
Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Reported to House (Mar 16, 2026)
Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow civil aircraft to operate at speeds above Mach 1 (i.e., supersonic) over land in the United States under certain conditions.
Specifically, the FAA must issue or revise regulations to allow for the operation of civil aircraft at speeds greater than Mach 1 in the national airspace system without a special authorization, so long as no sonic boom reaches the ground in the United States.
The FAA must also issue a final rule to establish noise standards that prohibit civil aircraft operating at speeds greater than Mach 1 from exceeding takeoff and landing noise levels required for subsonic aircraft (i.e., aircraft that operate at speeds that do not exceed Mach 1). As part of the rule, the FAA must specify a process to periodically review and update the noise standards to reflect future advances in aircraft noise reduction technology and regulatory changes.
Current regulations prohibit civil aircraft from operating above Mach 1 speeds over land in the United States without a special flight authorization issued by the FAA.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2661)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3410.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2661-2662)
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-550.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Administrative law and regulatory procedures · Aviation and airports · Department of Transportation
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
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AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…viation Act (H.R.2591; S. 3257); ALERT Act (H.R. 2953); Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.2592; S.3258); Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R.3410; S.1759); Aviation Funding Solvency Act (H.R.6086); Shutdown Fairness Act (S.3012); True Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7322); Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Sec…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$240,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ircraft emissions, sustainable aviation, spectrum allocation, supersonic aircraft, certification, toxic substances, and national airspace system modernization. H.R. 3410 and S. 1759 - Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act. S. 2503 - ROTOR Act. H.R. 7613 - Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act, S.3885, H.R…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
EARTHJUSTICE ACTION · lobbying firm or registrant: EARTHJUSTICE ACTION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$142,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 9615 - BRACE Act H.R. 9617 - CHARM Act H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act H.R. 3410/S.1759 - Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act H.R. 3194 - Lifting Overburdensome Commerce Obstructions and Motives (LOCOMOTIVE) Act H.R. 9618 - Diesel Engine…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BOOM TECHNOLOGY · lobbying firm or registrant: RED CARR LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Aviation, NASA, Defense, and AI, generally; Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act (H.R. 3410/S. 1759)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,131,400
Spent on own lobbying
…ons to provide compensated basic essential air service include a contingency plan to continue air service in the event of a disruption, and for other purposes. H.R. 3410 / S. 1759 To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flights in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3754 /…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
EARTHJUSTICE ACTION · lobbying firm or registrant: EARTHJUSTICE ACTION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$188,300
Spent on own lobbying
…ehicles Act of 2026 (not introduced yet) H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act H.R. 7390 - SELF Drive Act H.R. 3194 - LOCOMOTIVES Act S. 4908 - Gas Money Saved Act H.R. 3410 - Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act H.R.8870, The BUILD America 250 Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$266,000
Spent on own lobbying
…viation Act (H.R.2591; S. 3257); ALERT Act (H.R. 2953); Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.2592; S.3258); Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R.3410; S.1759); Aviation Funding Solvency Act (H.R.6086); Shutdown Fairness Act (S.3012); True Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7322); Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Sec…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,100,700
Spent on own lobbying
…ons to provide compensated basic essential air service include a contingency plan to continue air service in the event of a disruption, and for other purposes. H.R. 3410 / S. 1759 To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flights in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3754 /…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL -- NORTH AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL -- NORTH AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$775,201
Spent on own lobbying
…6168, Airport TIFIA Financing Certainty Act; H.R. 3754/S. 1966, Dont Miss Your Flight Act H.R. 7553/S. 3885, Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act;H.R. 3410/S. 1759 Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act; H.R. 5451/S. 1045, Aviation Funding Stability Act; H.R. 5851/S. 3031, Keep America Flying Act; H.R. 6086, Aviati…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ircraft emissions, sustainable aviation, spectrum allocation, supersonic aircraft, certification, toxic substances, and national airspace system modernization. H.R. 3410 and S. 1759 - Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act. S. 2503 - ROTOR Act. H.R. 7613 - Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act, S.3885
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BOOM TECHNOLOGY · lobbying firm or registrant: RED CARR LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 10, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Aviation, NASA, Defense, and AI, generally; Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act (H.R. 3410/S. 1759)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$240,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Health in Aviation Act (H.R.2591; S. 3257); ALERT Act (H.R. 2953); Aviation Medical Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.2592); Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R.3410); Aviation Funding Solvency Act (H.R.6086); Shutdown Fairness Act (S.3012); True Shutdown Fairness Act (H.R.7322); Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Di…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BOOM TECHNOLOGY · lobbying firm or registrant: RED CARR LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Aviation, NASA, Defense, and AI, generally; Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act (H.R. 3410/S. 1759);
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 17, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,036,900
Spent on own lobbying
…ons to provide compensated basic essential air service include a contingency plan to continue air service in the event of a disruption, and for other purposes. H.R.3410 / S. 1759 To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flights in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.3754 / S…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HERMEUS CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 15, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$140,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…tion (FAA) to conduct subsonic and supersonic unmanned flight tests. Lobbying Congress regarding provisions in the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act (H.R. 3410 and S. 1759).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 15, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$640,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ircraft emissions, sustainable aviation, spectrum allocation, supersonic aircraft, certification, toxic substances, and national airspace system modernization. H.R. 3410 and S. 1759 - Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act. S. 2503 - ROTOR Act. H.R. 7613 - Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · amended · posted Jan 28, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$460,000
Spent on own lobbying
…traffic control modernization, aircraft emissions, sustainable aviation, spectrum allocation, supersonic aircraft, and national airspace system modernization. H.R. 3410 and S. 1759 - Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act. H.R. 4994 - Safe Air on Airplanes Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICA AND ITS AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICA AND ITS AFFILIATES
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Aerospace
$380,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to space power and propulsion (no bill); Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410 / S. 1759): issues related to supersonic flight; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4552 / S. 2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$540,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ircraft emissions, sustainable aviation, spectrum allocation, supersonic aircraft, certification, toxic substances, and national airspace system modernization. H.R. 3410 and S. 1759 - Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act. H.R. 4994 - Safe Air on Airplanes Act. S. 2503 - ROTOR Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BOOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BOOM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$140,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3410/S.1759, Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, provisions related to FAA regulations on supersonic flight overland; White House Executive Order, "LEADING THE W…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 16, 2026 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,200,400
Spent on own lobbying
…ons to provide compensated basic essential air service include a contingency plan to continue air service in the event of a disruption, and for other purposes. H.R.3410 / S. 1759 To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flights in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.3754 / S…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
HERMEUS CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 10, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$90,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct second test flight. Lobbying Congress regarding provisions in the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act (H.R. 3410 and S. 1759).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICA AND ITS AFFILIATES · lobbying firm or registrant: ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICA AND ITS AFFILIATES
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Aerospace
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to space power and propulsion (no bill); Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act (H.R. 3410 / S. 1759): issues related to supersonic flight.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BOOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BOOM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$110,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3410, Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act, provisions related to FAA regulations on supersonic flight overland; White House Executive Order, "LEADING THE WORLD IN…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Aviation/Airlines/Airports
$1,346,500
Spent on own lobbying
…ons to provide compensated basic essential air service include a contingency plan to continue air service in the event of a disruption, and for other purposes. H.R.3410 / S. 1759 To allow for the operation of civil supersonic flights in the national airspace system under certain conditions, and for other purposes. H.R.3754 / S…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing