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The ROTOR Act (Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act) would enhance aviation safety by requiring aircraft to be equipped with advanced tracking technology. Specifically, the bill would mandate that all aircraft operating in airspace where tracking is currently required be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In (ADS-B In) technology, which allows pilots to see the exact location of other nearby aircraft on their cockpit screens. Aircraft owners would have until December 31, 2031, to comply with this requirement.
The bill would also close certain loopholes that currently allow some military helicopters and government aircraft to operate without broadcasting their location during routine flights. It would require the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct comprehensive safety reviews at busy airports across the country, starting with the Washington, D.C. area, to examine how military helicopters, drones, and other aircraft interact with commercial planes. Based on these reviews, the FAA could modify flight routes and airspace designs to prevent dangerous situations.
Additionally, the bill directs the FAA to develop an action plan for deploying advanced collision-avoidance technology (ACAS-X) and establishes a new office to improve coordination between the FAA and Department of Defense on aviation safety. The Senate unanimously passed this bill in December 2025, but the House initially failed to pass it under fast-track procedures in February 2026. The two chambers are now working to reconcile their different versions before sending a final bill to the President.
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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Jul 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2277)
Feb 24, 2026
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).
Feb 24, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 23, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2248-2257)
Feb 23, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2503.
Feb 23, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 23, 2026
Received in the House.
Dec 18, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 18, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2277)
Feb 24, 2026
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).
Feb 24, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 23, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2248-2257)
Feb 23, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2503.
Feb 23, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 23, 2026
Received in the House.
Dec 18, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 18, 2025
