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April 15, 2026
House passes aviation safety bill after deadly midair collision
- The House approved the ALERT Act with a 396 to 10 vote, requiring safety technology for all aircraft near busy airports.
- The bill responds to a January 2025 midair collision that killed all 67 aboard an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk.
- While the bill mandates collision-avoidance technology by 2031, victims' families argue it lacks immediate solutions and necessary technology.
- Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell have criticized the bill for not adequately preventing future collisions.
3 Sources
- House passes aviation safety bill in response to deadly midair collision near D.C.Apr 15, 2026 at 12:03 AM · CBS News
- House Passes Air Safety Bill, Setting Up Clash with SenateApr 15, 2026 at 12:44 AM · NYT
- House passes aviation safety billApr 15, 2026 at 1:18 AM · The Hill