What does Preamble of S 3929 do?

This bill requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to acquire and install certified airborne position reference tools at air traffic control towers. The bill's stated purpose is to require the FAA to install airborne position reference tools.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3929 do?

This bill is formally titled the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act.

What does IMPROVEMENTS TO AIR TRAFFIC SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. of S 3929 do?

This section mandates the acquisition and installation of certified Airborne Position Reference Tools at air traffic control towers operating under contract with the FAA, provided they lack Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems or similar tools. It amends section 47124(f)(2) of title 49, United States Code, to require the Secretary to purchase and maintain Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems (or equivalent) for contract towers lacking such systems. The section modifies section 47124(f)(3) of title 49, United States Code, to establish a training program for contract tower air traffic controllers on situational awareness equipment. It provides for reimbursement to airport sponsors or air traffic control towers that independently acquired and installed certified situational awareness systems prior to FAA installation. It amends section 48101(c) of title 49, United States Code, to authorize funding for the acquisition, installation, and operating expenses of Airborne Position Reference Tools at eligible air traffic control towers.

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Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act — S. 3929

Last updated: 2/26/2026 · Introduced: 2/26/2026

Author: Tim Sheehy (R-MT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to acquire and install certified airborne position reference tools at air traffic control towers lacking Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems or similar tools.
The bill establishes a training program for contract tower air traffic controllers on situational awareness equipment.
It authorizes federal funding for the acquisition, installation, and operating expenses of airborne position reference tools at eligible air traffic control towers and provides reimbursement for towers that independently installed such systems.

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