House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington
Senator Ted Cruz warned that the House bill lacks necessary safety measures to prevent future midair collisions.
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Senator Ted Cruz warned that the House bill lacks necessary safety measures to prevent future midair collisions.
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The House passed the Alert Act, an aviation safety bill mandating locator systems for aircraft near busy airports, following a 2025 midair collision. While the bill received broad support, victims' families and key senators argue it lacks sufficient military oversight and implementation speed.
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