Bills · HR 8072
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8072Armed Forces and National Security
Safety in Shared Skies Act of 2026
This bill requires the military to test the equipment that broadcasts a plane's location every 90 days on all its aircraft flying in the U.S. to ensure they are visible to air traffic controllers and other pilots.AI-written
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AI-writtenDirects the Department of Defense to test and certify location-tracking transponders on all military aircraft every 90 days to prevent mid-air collisions with civilian planes in U.S. airspace.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWhen military jets and commercial airliners share the same sky, safety depends on everyone being visible to each other. If a military transponder fails or sends incorrect data, it creates a 'blind spot' for air traffic controllers and other pilots, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. By requiring checks every 90 days, this law ensures that military hardware meets the same reliability expectations as civilian aircraft, making the skies safer for everyone.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish uniform testing and certification standards for ADS-B Out systems.
This ensures that every branch of the military—Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines—uses the same high safety bar for their tracking equipment.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that every military aircraft flying in U.S. airspace must have its transponder tested and certified at least once every 90 days.
This frequent schedule catches equipment failures much faster than standard annual or biennial maintenance cycles.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Department of Defense Inspector General to conduct two independent audits of the program within two years.
This provides an independent check to ensure the military isn't just 'checking boxes' but is actually performing the required safety tests.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Secretary of Defense to report all transponder failures and testing results to Congress every 180 days.
This creates transparency and allows lawmakers to see if certain types of aircraft have recurring safety equipment issues.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in House
MAR 25
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8072
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2026
Last actionMar 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026
House BillHR 8072Armed Forces and National Security
Safety in Shared Skies Act of 2026
This bill requires the military to test the equipment that broadcasts a plane's location every 90 days on all its aircraft flying in the U.S. to ensure they are visible to air traffic controllers and other pilots.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2026
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