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H.R. 10683 · 119th Congress

Modern Skies Act

IntroducedTransportation and Public Works
IntroducedOct 1, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 5 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 10683 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 5 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Oct 1, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Definitions
  • Sec. 3 Pilot program for modernization, replacement, or full reconstruction of aging flagship terminals at transitional hub airports
  • Sec. 4 Air traffic control improvements
  • Sec. 5 Transfer authority to implement the brand-new air traffic control system
  • Sec. 6 Terminal air traffic control and airport improvements
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Oct 1, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
    2. Oct 1, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    3. Oct 1, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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