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This section revises the exception to ADS-B Out transmission requirements under 14 CFR §91.225(f)(1) for sensitive government missions (i.e., aircraft operations exempt from broadcasting position and identification data)—requiring narrow construction of the term and limiting it to the portion of the flight during which sensitive activities occur—and directs the FAA Administrator to issue or revise regulations and memoranda of agreement within one year (with a report to congressional committees if not completed). The section further requires (1) quarterly reports from Federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies to the FAA—beginning 90 days after enactment—attesting to regular ADS-B Out transmission, aviation safety compliance, and listing exception uses by flight details; (2) biannual FAA reports to congressional committees—beginning 180 days after enactment—on exception frequency, aggregated data, and aviation safety determinations (with classified annexes permitted and special notifications within 14 days for 5+ monthly uses or attestation failures); (3) a GAO review and report within two years comparing pre- and post-revision exception utilization and compliance, submitted to the FAA and congressional committees; (4) FAA determination, upon GAO report submission, on whether non-compliant agencies may continue exceptions, with a congressional briefing within 30 days; and (5) annual Inspector General audits of FAA oversight of exceptions—beginning three years after enactment—assessing efficacy in ensuring proper use.