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Dynamic Airspace Pilot Program Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 5:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4372

Dynamic Airspace Pilot Program Act of 2022

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish a pilot program on developing and testing dynamic management of special activity airspace to accommodate emerging military training requirements through flexible scheduling and increase access to special activity airspace used by the Department of Defense (DOD) for test and training.

Under the pilot program, the FAA and DOD must jointly test at least three areas of episodic or permanent special activity airspace designated for use by DOD, including at least two areas over U.S. land and one over U.S. coastal waters.

Any increase in access to airspace made available for test and training shall not conflict with the safe management of the national airspace system or the safety of stakeholders of the system.

Current Status of Bill S 4372

Bill S 4372 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2022. Bill S 4372 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 9, 2022.  Bill S 4372's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2896) as of June 9, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4372

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4372

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4372

Dynamic Airspace Pilot Program Act of 2022
Dynamic Airspace Pilot Program Act of 2022
A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to carry out a pilot program on developing and testing dynamic management of special activity airspace, and for other purposes.

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