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Aero-News NetworkApr 16, 2026Trade Press

House Overwhelmingly Approves ALERT Act, 396-10

Senator Maria Cantwell joined Senator Cruz in arguing that the House legislation fails to provide necessary aviation safety improvements.

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The U.S. House passed the ALERT Act (H.R. 7613) with an overwhelming 396-10 bipartisan vote, mandating new aviation collision avoidance technology. This sets up a Senate showdown over competing safety standards championed by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell.

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Maria CantwellD-Washington
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