HR 9695·Federal·house
McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act
In Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 15, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the head of the Federal Aviation Administration to examine and revise current regulations, policies, and guidance that govern safety in low‑altitude airspace. It would impact the FAA and any operators using that portion of the sky, such as drones and small aircraft. The aim is to improve safety as low‑altitude traffic increases.
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