ROTOR Act
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The ROTOR Act mandates the installation of ADS-B In technology on aircraft to enhance aviation safety, with specific timelines and exceptions. It includes provisions for rulemaking, reporting, and studies to ensure compliance and assess feasibility. The bill also calls for audits and reviews to improve coordination and safety in aviation operations.
Structural flags
⚑ Spends without a pay-for — authorizes new spending with no stated offset or pay-for
Legislative structure
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Access options →Recorded vote · House roll call 72 · 2026-02-24
264 Yea · 133 Nay · 0 Present · 35 Not voting — Failed
Actions (20)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-29 | — | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Introduced in Senate |
| 2025-10-21 | — | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| 2025-11-18 | — | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269. |
| 2025-11-18 | — | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. |
| 2025-11-18 | — | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. |
| 2025-12-17 | — | Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8813-8817) |
| 2025-12-17 | — | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2025-12-17 | — | The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2025-12-17 | — | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8811-8817) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2025-12-18 | 09:57:07 | Received in the House. |
| 2025-12-18 | 10:04:28 | Held at the desk. |
| 2026-02-23 | 16:42:19 | Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 2026-02-23 | 16:42:39 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2248-2257) |
| 2026-02-23 | 16:42:41 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2503. |
| 2026-02-23 | 17:16:06 | 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. |
| 2026-02-24 | 13:58:04 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2277) |
| 2026-02-24 | 14:05:16 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72). |
| 2026-02-24 | 14:05:16 | 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). |
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- 2026-09-18 16:54:51.081+00
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- 2026-02-24
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