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Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Protection and Airport Fees Transparency

This act introduces new rules for using flight data to protect aircraft owners' privacy. It also limits how fees are imposed on general aviation aircraft, requiring airports to be more transparent and use collected funds solely for airside safety projects. This aims to ensure fees are fair and justified.
Key points
Prohibits using flight data (ADS-B) to charge aircraft owners.
Air traffic controllers can only use ADS-B data for safety and efficiency.
Federal, state, and local officials cannot use ADS-B data in investigations to identify aircraft for fee imposition.
Airports must disclose detailed information before imposing landing/take-off fees on general aviation aircraft, including cost reduction efforts and fund usage plans.
Fees collected from general aviation aircraft can only be used for airside safety projects.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2175
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Process start date: 2025-06-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2175.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits using flight data (ADS-B) to charge aircraft owners.
  • Air traffic controllers can only use ADS-B data for safety and efficiency.
  • Federal, state, and local officials cannot use ADS-B data in investigations to identify aircraft for fee imposition.
  • Airports must disclose detailed information before imposing landing/take-off fees on general aviation aircraft, including cost reduction efforts and fund usage plans.
  • Fees collected from general aviation aircraft can only be used for airside safety projects.
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 Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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