HR 6480 requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to submit an annual report to Congress by January 31st detailing the state of federal government real estate. The report must include specific data points like the number of lease agreements signed or terminated, total leased square footage, vacant space, building ownership counts, financial metrics for space utilization, and plans for relocating agencies from buildings the GSA plans to sell or stop leasing. This bill directly affects GSA's management of federal buildings and leasehold properties, providing Congress with detailed transparency on federal real estate operations. The report aims to inform congressional oversight of federal property use and costs without changing existing laws or policies.
The Recreational Drone Empowerment Act clarifies that recreational drone operators may fly in specific controlled airspace without needing additional permission. It amends federal aviation law to explicitly include Class E airspace above uncontrolled Class G airspace and Class E airspace extensions around airports (such as near airports with Class B, C, D, or E surface areas). This change directly affects hobbyist drone users by removing ambiguity about where they can legally operate their devices. The bill makes existing rules clearer but does not alter overall flight restrictions or create new requirements.
This bill extends funding periods for several key water restoration programs through 2031, including the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Long Island Sound program, and Columbia River Basin restoration. It modifies the San Francisco Bay program to require 25% non-Federal cost-sharing for projects and updates coastal water quality monitoring rules to include new testing technologies. The bill also restricts federal funds for these programs from going to non-U.S. entities or those partnering with "foreign countries of concern." These changes directly affect state, local, and nonprofit entities managing federally funded water restoration projects across specific geographic regions.
The Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 allows the federal government to use state highway standards instead of federal aviation standards for pavement construction at smaller airports. It directly affects nonprimary airports serving aircraft weighing 60,000 pounds or less, which are typically smaller community airports. The bill requires states to notify the federal Secretary of Transportation if they want to use their highway standards, and the Secretary must confirm the standards won’t compromise safety. This change simplifies construction requirements for eligible airports by aligning them with existing state infrastructure rules.
HR 6267, the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025, directs the Comptroller General to study challenges in adopting digital documentation across the aviation supply chain. The study will examine barriers for manufacturers, repair stations, airlines, and brokers in using digital tools like electronic FAA Form 8130-3, as well as the FAA’s transition from paper records and physical signatures to digital systems. It requires a report within one year of enactment, including recommendations to encourage digital adoption industry-wide and accelerate the FAA’s shift to digital documentation. The bill does not create new regulations but aims to identify pathways for modernizing supply chain verification to combat counterfeit parts. The Transportation Secretary must respond to recommendations within 120 days of the report’s submission.
HR 5663, the ACPAC Modernization Act, amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to add "ticket agents" as a required member category on the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). This change directly affects ACPAC's composition by mandating that ticket agents be included among its members. The bill makes a technical, procedural update to the existing law without altering the committee's functions or creating new consumer protections. It focuses solely on specifying who must serve on the committee, not on changing airline consumer policies.
This bill establishes new safety and medical requirements for "unified boxing organizations" (UBOs), which are boxing groups that manage title belts and rankings without separate sanctioning bodies. It directly affects UBOs and boxers under their contracts by mandating comprehensive medical screenings (including annual physicals, brain MRIs, and pregnancy tests for female boxers), requiring two ambulances and three physicians at ringside during matches, and providing boxers with mandatory health insurance covering $25,000 in injury costs. Key provisions include strict anti-doping testing protocols (with no cost to boxers), prohibitions on boxers betting on matches, and UBOs covering all medical expenses. The bill also requires UBOs to register publicly with the Federal Trade Commission and adhere to updated industry standards for boxer compensation and safety.
The Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue new regulations within one year of enactment, enabling commercial supersonic flights (faster than the speed of sound) over U.S. airspace without special permission. These regulations would only permit such flights if the aircraft is operated to prevent sonic booms from reaching the ground. The bill directly affects companies developing and operating supersonic aircraft, as well as the FAA, which must revise existing rules to accommodate this change. This policy shift removes current barriers to routine supersonic travel in U.S. airspace under specific noise-reduction conditions.
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.
Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act This bill allows a pilot to present a digital copy of certain certificates (e.g., an airman certificate or a medical certificate) when required to present such documentation by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector. Under current FAA regulations, a pilot must present for inspection a physical copy of an airman certificate and other paperwork upon a request from the FAA; a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer; or an authorized representative of the Transportation Security Administration or the National Transportation Safety Board. This bill allows a pilot to present a certificate such as an airman certificate or a medical certificate to an FAA inspector as (1) a physical, original copy; or (2) a digital copy stored on an electronic device or cloud storage platform. The FAA must update current regulations to implement this change.
This bill makes two technical corrections to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. First, it clarifies the requirements for military judge advocates by specifying that they must maintain a law license in good standing. Second, it removes the word "posthumous" from the section authorizing the Distinguished Service Cross for Isaac Ike Camacho, correcting a reference to his award. These changes adjust existing legal provisions without adding new policies or funding.
This bill prohibits Members of Congress from receiving expedited or preferential access to airport security screenings based on their official positions. It requires the Transportation Security Administration to use standard security procedures for all travelers, including lawmakers, and bars the use of federal funds to facilitate special treatment. While Members of Congress can still participate in publicly available Trusted Traveler Programs, their eligibility cannot depend on their congressional status. The bill also mandates that the TSA update its policies to comply with these rules and submit a compliance report to Congress within 180 days of enactment.
