What does Preamble of HR 7239 do?

This bill requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to submit an action plan to Congress. The action plan must address advancing the deployment of the Airborne Collision Avoidance System-X (ACAS-X).

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7239 do?

This bill is formally titled the Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act.

What does ACAS-X ACTION PLAN. of HR 7239 do?

This section mandates the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to submit an action plan for advancing the deployment of Airborne Collision Avoidance System-X (ACAS-X) and related technologies within the national airspace system. The action plan must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment and published publicly within 10 days of submission. The action plan's contents must include a strategic roadmap, funding needs, stakeholder engagement plans, consideration of international standards, interoperability considerations, safety benefit assessments, and recommendations for administrative or legislative action. Stakeholders to be engaged include aircraft operators, aviation safety experts, avionics and aircraft manufacturers, general aviation organizations, and labor organizations representing pilots. The FAA is authorized to take actions to implement the action plan. The Administrator must brief Congress on the action plan's contents and prospective implementation actions within 30 days of submission. The section defines key terms like 'ADS-B In,' 'ADS-B Out,' 'appropriate committees of Congress,' 'FAA,' and 'rotorcraft'.

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Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act — HR. 7239

Last updated: 1/27/2026 · Introduced: 1/27/2026

Author: Tom Barrett (R-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop and publicly release a plan to accelerate the deployment of the Airborne Collision Avoidance System-X (ACAS-X) and related technologies.
The FAA's action plan must include a roadmap, funding needs, stakeholder engagement strategies, and assessments of safety benefits.
The FAA is authorized to implement the action plan and must brief Congress on its contents and implementation.

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