A bill 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.

Senate Bill

S. 3929

119th Congress

A bill 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.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 26, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim Sheehy

R - MT

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would require the FAA to purchase and install advanced positioning technology at air traffic control towers across the country. These tools help air traffic controllers more accurately track aircraft locations, potentially improving aviation safety and reducing the risk of runway collisions or other accidents. The legislation aims to modernize aging air traffic control infrastructure with proven safety equipment.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced2/26/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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A bill 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.

This bill would require the FAA to purchase and install advanced positioning technology at air traffic control towers across the country. These tools help air traffic controllers more accurately track aircraft locations, potentially improving aviation safety a

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This bill would require the FAA to purchase and install advanced positioning technology at air traffic control towers across the country. These tools help air traffic controllers more accurately track aircraft locations, potentially improving aviation safety and reducing the risk of runway collisions or other accidents. The legislation aims to modernize aging air traffic control infrastructure with proven safety equipment.

Bill Number: 3929
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Fact Sheet

Title: A bill 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.
Bill Number: 3929
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Summary: This bill would require the FAA to purchase and install advanced positioning technology at air traffic control towers across the country. These tools help air traffic controllers more accurately track aircraft locations, potentially improving aviation safety and reducing the risk of runway collision

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the FAA to purchase and install advanced positioning technology at air traffic control towers across the country. These tools help air traffic controllers more accurately track aircraft locations, potentially improving aviation safety and reducing the risk of runway collisions or other accidents. The legislation aims to modernize aging air traffic control infrastructure with proven safety equipment.

Last updated: 2/28/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Mandates installation of certified airborne position reference tools—technology that gives controllers precise, real-time aircraft location data
Addresses air traffic control modernization at a time when the U.S. aviation system handles over 45,000 flights daily
Could enhance safety at airports by reducing positioning errors that contribute to runway incursions and near-miss incidents
Introduced by freshman Senator Tim Sheehy from Montana without co-sponsors, currently awaiting committee review

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect airline passengers and aviation workers by potentially making air travel safer through improved aircraft tracking technology. Airport communities, particularly those with busy control towers, would see infrastructure upgrades that could reduce accident risks during takeoffs, landings, and ground operations. The FAA and taxpayers would bear the costs of acquiring and installing this equipment at control towers nationwide.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3929, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill 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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3929

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