GAP Act General Aviation Protection Act
To protect the national security of the United States by strengthening review of foreign adversary investments in the general aviation sector, and for other purposes.
HB9707 aims to enhance national security by tightening the scrutiny of investments made by foreign adversaries in the general aviation sector. This bill seeks to ensure that any foreign investments in the aviation industry do not pose a risk to the United States.
The bill would primarily affect foreign investors and companies from countries identified as adversaries by the U.S. government. It would require more rigorous review and oversight of their investments in the aviation industry to prevent any potential security threats.
HB9707 was introduced on July 15, 2026, and referred to multiple committees for further review, including Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Small Business. As of the latest update, the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process.
