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Most aircraft would need cockpit traffic alerts under ROTOR Act

Officially: ROTOR Act

Most aircraft that already broadcast their location would also need equipment that lets pilots see nearby traffic and get alerts. The bill also tightens the rules for government flights that turn off tracking signals and adds more audits, reports, and safety reviews.

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Sitting in Aviation

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What this bill actually does

Government flights would have fewer chances to turn off ADS-B Out, the signal that broadcasts an aircraft's location. The exception could not be used for training, practice flights, or trips by federal officials below Cabinet level.
FAA would have to rewrite its ADS-B exception rules and related agency agreements within one year. If FAA misses that deadline, it must tell Congress why.
Congress would get a before-and-after check on how agencies use ADS-B exceptions. The Government Accountability Office would review how often agencies use them and whether they follow the rules.

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Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (11/21/2025)

NOV 21

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House Floor Vote

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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