What does Preamble of S 2175 do?

This bill is formally titled 'A bill to establish requirements and limitations regarding the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 2175 do?

This Act is formally titled the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act.

What does USE OF AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-BROADCAST DATA. of S 2175 do?

This section amends title 49 of the United States Code by adding section 44749 regarding the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data. The law prohibits the use of ADS-B data to identify aircraft for the purpose of assessing fees or charges. Air traffic controllers are permitted to use ADS-B data to track aircraft and improve air traffic safety and efficiency. The Secretary of Transportation can authorize other uses of ADS-B data, provided there is public notice and an opportunity for public comment.

What does LIMITATION ON USE OF ADS-B DATA IN INVESTIGATIONS. of S 2175 do?

This section amends Section 46101(c)(1) of title 49, United States Code. The amendment modifies restrictions on the use of ADS-B data in investigations. Previously, only the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration was restricted. The amendment expands this restriction.

What does IMPOSITION OF FEES ON GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT. of S 2175 do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code to add Section 40133 regarding the imposition of fees on general aviation aircraft. Prior to imposing landing or take-off fees, public-use airports must make certain information available to the public. Required disclosures include efforts to reduce expenses, efforts to obtain revenue from other sources, cost estimates for airside safety projects, and an assessment of the impact of fees on general aviation. Revenues from these fees are restricted to be used solely for airside safety projects. The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration can create regulations or reporting requirements to implement this section. The term 'general aviation aircraft' is defined as aircraft used for personal, recreational, or flight training purposes, or for purposes other than scheduled airline operations or military flights.

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Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act — S. 2175

Last updated: 6/25/2025 · Introduced: 6/25/2025

Author: Ted Budd (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits using automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data to identify aircraft for assessing fees or charges, while allowing air traffic controllers to use it for safety and efficiency.
The bill establishes a process for public-use airports to impose fees on general aviation aircraft, requiring disclosures about expenses, revenue efforts, and the impact on general aviation, with revenues restricted to airside safety projects.
The bill expands restrictions on using ADS-B data in investigations beyond the Federal Aviation Administration Administrator.

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