House Overwhelmingly Approves ALERT Act, 396-10
Senator Ted Cruz criticized the ALERT Act as inadequate and is pushing for more stringent aviation safety measures in the Senate.
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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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