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Military ADS-B Out Loophole Act: Increasing Aircraft Tracking Transparency

This bill limits when government and military aircraft can turn off their location-tracking devices during flights. It aims to improve air safety and transparency by ensuring these exceptions are used only when absolutely necessary.
Key points
Narrower definition of 'sensitive missions' to prevent the unnecessary hiding of aircraft locations.
Requirement to keep tracking devices on during non-sensitive portions of a flight.
Mandatory quarterly reporting by government agencies for every instance where tracking is disabled.
Annual audits to ensure federal agencies are complying with safety and transparency regulations.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7240
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
Process start date: 2026-01-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military ADS–B Out Loophole Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7240.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Narrower definition of 'sensitive missions' to prevent the unnecessary hiding of aircraft locations.
  • Requirement to keep tracking devices on during non-sensitive portions of a flight.
  • Mandatory quarterly reporting by government agencies for every instance where tracking is disabled.
  • Annual audits to ensure federal agencies are complying with safety and transparency regulations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-14.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport Security