McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jul 15, 2026
What it does
The McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act would require the FAA Administrator to review and update regulations, policies, and guidance related to low-altitude airspace safety, with a focus on improving the marking, lighting, and identification of temporary obstructions like slacklines, tight ropes, and highlines. The review must be completed within six months of enactment and include consultation with aviation stakeholders such as helicopter operators, air medical services, general aviation pilots, agricultural aviators, drone operators, and safety experts. If the review finds current policies inadequate, the FAA must update regulations or guidance within one year and brief…
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