Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
What this bill does
The Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to acquire and install certified airborne position reference tools at specific air traffic control towers. These installations would need to be completed within one year of the bill becoming law. The bill also addresses the installation and maintenance of Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems (STARS) or equivalent systems at contract towers not currently equipped with these or similar tools.
This legislation primarily affects air traffic control towers operating under contract with the FAA that lack advanced situational awareness technology like STARS. It aims to ensure these towers are equipped with specific tools to improve air traffic safety. The bill also includes provisions for reimbursement and retroactive grant funding for airport sponsors or towers that may have independently acquired and installed certified situational awareness systems before the FAA's mandated installations.
The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered reported by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, with an amendment. This means it has passed committee review and is now ready for consideration by the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 3929 do?
- The Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to acquire and install certified airborne position reference tools at specific air traffic control towers. These installations would need to be completed within one year of the bill becoming law. The bill also addresses the installation and maintenance of Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems (STARS) or equivalent systems at contract towers not currently equipped with these or similar tools. This legislation primarily affects air traffic control towers operating under contract with the FAA that lack advanced situational awareness technology like STARS. It aims to ensure these towers are equipped with specific tools to improve air traffic safety. The bill also includes provisions for reimbursement and retroactive grant funding for airport sponsors or towers that may have independently acquired and installed certified situational awareness systems before the FAA's mandated installations. The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered reported by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, with an amendment. This means it has passed committee review and is now ready for consideration by the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 3929 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3929. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3929?
- S. 3929 was sponsored by Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3929?
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (16 Sep 2026).
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