H.R. 8597 Introduced Transportation and Public Works

Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to acquire and install certified airborne position reference tools at air traffic control towers, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] Introduced April 30, 2026 Cosponsors 3 (1 D, 2 R) Latest action September 15, 2026

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Actions

  1. Sep 15, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  2. Sep 15, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Sep 15, 2026 Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
  4. May 1, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  5. Apr 30, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  6. Apr 30, 2026 Introduced in House

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