S. 2503 · 119th Congress · Senate

ROTOR Act

FailedInfrastructure

Introduced 2025-07-29 · Sponsored by Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) · Last updated 2026-03-31

Last action (2026-02-24): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).

Summary

Would have tightened aviation safety rules by requiring aircraft to use ADS-B tracking technology that shares real-time location data between planes and air traffic control. The bill also expanded oversight of rotorcraft (helicopter) operations. It passed the House but failed to clear the Senate.

Congress.gov — S. 2503

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Vote Record

House, 2026-02-24

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House Vote

264 Yea133 Nay0 NV
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77Y / 132N / 9NV
Democrats
187Y / 1N / 26NV

Passed Congress.gov — House Roll Call #72

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