S. 2503 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
ROTOR Act
S. 2503 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the senate — introduced on Jul 29, 2025, sponsored by Ted Cruz with 21 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Groups that lobbied
- 74
What it does
Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR Act This bill addresses aviation safety by increasing requirements for aircraft tracking and communication using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology and expanding oversight.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Cruz (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2025
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72). (Feb 24, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Feb 24, 2026 · Failed264–133
Every roll call vote on this bill
- ROTOR ActHouse · Feb 24, 2026
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Who lobbied on it
74 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Fedex Corporation
- Boeing Company
- Rtx Corporation And Affiliates
- Honeywell International
- UPS (United Parcel Service)
- United Airlines Inc
- American Association Of Airport Executives
- American Airlines Inc
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “S. 2503 (119th Congress): ROTOR Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-s-2503/rotor-act (accessed 2026-10-13).