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S 2503 Failed floor vote

Requires aircraft that already broadcast their position to also receive nearby traffic data by December 31, 2031, and narrows the exceptions that let military and government flights turn off that broadcast.

Official title: ROTOR Act

Outcome Failed on the floor
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Received 18-DEC-2025
Failed 24-FEB-2026
Senate
Introduced 29-JUL-2025
Referred 29-JUL-2025
Approved by committee 21-OCT-2025
Reported 18-NOV-2025
On the calendar 18-NOV-2025
Passed 17-DEC-2025
Key points
  • Directs the FAA to issue a final rule within two years requiring ADS-B In equipment on aircraft that carry ADS-B Out, with compliance by December 31, 2031
  • Narrows the definition of sensitive government mission so routine, non-classified, and proficiency flights and those of most federal officials do not qualify for ADS-B Out exceptions
  • Orders FAA safety reviews of military and civilian flight operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and other Class B, C, and D airports
  • Requires an Army Inspector General audit of Army helicopter operations in the National Capital Region and repeals a section of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act on manned rotary wing aircraft safety
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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Passed Senate, 17-DEC-2025).

CRS is the Library of Congress's nonpartisan research office. Read it on congress.gov
Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor Ted Cruz (R-TX) Cosponsors · 21
■ 11 D■ 10 R