H.R.4146

PAPA Act of 2025 Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act of 2025

Introduced·6/25/25

Limits use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data to improve air traffic safety and efficiency.

The PAPA Act of 2025 restricts the use of data from automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems to assist air traffic controllers in tracking aircraft and improving air traffic safety and efficiency. It prohibits the use of this data for revenue generation without consent from aircraft owners or operators. The Act also mandates that public-use airport owners or operators disclose cost reduction efforts, revenue sources, and airside safety project details before imposing fees on general aviation aircraft. Revenues from these fees can only be used for airside safety projects.

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Subcommittee on Aviation Committee
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History

Jun 26, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Jun 25, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jun 25, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.