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House Passes Aviation Safety Bill After Deadly Midair Collision

Rep. Rick Larsen co-sponsored the aviation safety legislation that aims to mandate new locator systems for aircraft.

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House Overwhelmingly Approves ALERT Act, 396-10
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House Passes Aviation Safety Bill After Deadly Midair Collision
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The House passed the Alert Act (396-10) to mandate aviation locator systems following a 2025 midair collision. The bill now heads to the Senate, where leaders like Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell argue it still requires strengthening to prevent future tragedies.

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