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KOB.comvia Associated PressApr 14, 2026Local News

Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

Representative Rick Larsen collaborated on the Alert Act to mandate locator systems in aircraft following a deadly midair collision.

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Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Alert Act to mandate enhanced locator systems for aircraft following a deadly 2025 midair collision. The bill now heads to the Senate, where some lawmakers and victims' families are pushing for stricter enforcement and fewer military exemptions.

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