What does Preamble of HR 6222 do?

This bill requires all aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In The purpose is to improve aviation safety and for other purposes The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives and referred to committees

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6222 do?

This bill is formally titled the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 6222 do?

This section defines terms used in the Act Definitions include Administrator, ADS-B In, ADS-B Out, and affected aircraft Terms related to aviation and government entities are specified

What does REVISION TO EXCEPTION FOR ADS-B OUT TRANSMISSION. of HR 6222 do?

This section revises the interpretation of 'sensitive government mission' under 14 C.F.R. § 91.225(f)(1) to exclude training flights, proficiency flights, and flights of Federal officials below the rank of Cabinet Member. The Administrator is required to update regulations and revise agreements related to ADS-B Out exceptions within one year of enactment. The Comptroller General will review the utilization of ADS-B Out exceptions and compare usage before and after the regulatory revisions, submitting a report to the Administrator and Congress within two years. The Administrator must determine whether non-compliant operators should continue to utilize exceptions based on the Comptroller General’s report. Agencies performing sensitive government missions must submit quarterly reports to the Administrator, including attestations of ADS-B Out transmission and a list of exceptions. The Administrator must submit biannual reports to Congress detailing the frequency and nature of ADS-B Out exceptions, including a determination of whether each operation jeopardizes aviation safety. The Administrator must notify Congress within 14 days if an agency uses an exception five or more times in a month or fails to provide required attestations. Beginning three years after enactment, the Inspector General will conduct annual audits of FAA oversight of ADS-B Out exception usage, assessing efficacy and identifying non-compliant operators.

What does ADS-B IN REQUIREMENTS. of HR 6222 do?

The Administrator must issue a final rule requiring ADS-B In equipment within 2 years of enactment. Aircraft must be equipped with ADS-B In by December 31, 2031, unless otherwise authorized by air traffic control. The Administrator will establish performance standards for ADS-B In equipment and consider low-cost alternatives for certain aircraft. A negotiated rulemaking committee may be established to make recommendations on ADS-B In regulations. The Administrator will provide guidance and technical assistance to facilitate ADS-B In equipage.

What does INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE ARMY AUDIT. of HR 6222 do?

This section mandates an audit by the Inspector General of the Army within 60 days of enactment. The audit will evaluate the Army's coordination with the FAA, pilot training, qualification standards, and ADS-B Out usage. The Inspector General must assess Army policy adherence, coordination with the FAA during NCR operations, and ADS-B Out policies. Specific areas of assessment include maintenance protocols for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, compliance with a 2021 Letter of Agreement, and reviews of loss of separation incidents. The Secretary of the Army must transmit the audit report to specified congressional committees within 14 days of completion, without redactions except for national security reasons. The Secretary of the Army must publicly release the report without redactions, except as required for national security. The Inspector General of the Army must provide interim briefings to Congress every 180 days until the audit is concluded.

What does SAFETY REVIEWS OF AIRSPACE. of HR 6222 do?

This section establishes the Office of FAA-DOD Coordination within the FAA. The Office will coordinate airspace usage and conduct safety reviews of military and civilian aircraft operations. Safety reviews will be conducted at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and other Class B, C, and D airports. The reviews will assess risks to commercial transport airplane operations and evaluate the level of coordination with the Secretary of Defense and other agencies. The Administrator will submit reports to Congress detailing the analyses and results of the safety reviews.

What does FAA-DOD SAFETY INFORMATION SHARING. of HR 6222 do?

This section requires the Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Secretary of the Army within 60 days of enactment. The MOU with the Army is intended to allow sharing of information from the Army's Safety Management Information System with the FAA. The purpose of this information sharing is to facilitate communications, analyze impacts on civil aviation safety and efficiency, and mitigate risk in the national airspace system. The Administrator must also enter into MOUs with the Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, and the Coast Guard within 90 days of enactment. These additional MOUs will permit the sharing of information from applicable aviation safety information systems. The Administrator is required to notify specified congressional committees within 7 days of entering into any MOU.

What does REPEAL OF PROVISION REGARDING ADS-B EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN of HR 6222 do?

This section repeals a provision regarding ADS-B equipment on certain aircraft of the Department of Defense.

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HR. 6222 — ROTOR Act

ROTOR Act

Updated: 11/21/2025

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires all aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In (ADS-B In) equipment by December 31, 2031, unless otherwise authorized by air traffic control.
The bill revises the interpretation of 'sensitive government mission' to exclude training flights, proficiency flights, and flights of Federal officials below the rank of Cabinet Member, and requires the Administrator to update regulations and revise agreements related to ADS-B Out exceptions.
The bill establishes the Office of FAA-DOD Coordination within the FAA to coordinate airspace usage and conduct safety reviews of military and civilian aircraft operations.
The bill requires the Administrator to enter into Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Secretary of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, and the Coast Guard to share safety information and mitigate risk in the national airspace system.
The bill repeals a provision regarding ADS-B equipment on certain aircraft of the Department of Defense and requires audits and reports to ensure compliance with ADS-B Out transmission requirements.

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