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ALERT Act pushes FAA to require better collision-avoidance tech on aircraft

Passed one chamberH.R. 7613Latest action

Sponsor: Sam Graves · Representative · MO

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Official title: ALERT Act

119th Congress

Topics: Jobs & the economy

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The ALERT Act sets FAA deadlines to study and require collision-avoidance tech and review air traffic control practices near busy airports.

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What does this do?

The bill requires the FAA to study, develop rules for, and eventually mandate upgraded collision-avoidance systems for airplanes and helicopters, plus broader collision mitigation technology for smaller aircraft. It also directs reviews of air traffic controller staffing, training, alert systems, and helicopter flight routes near busy airports, especially Reagan National.

Who does it affect?

It affects the FAA, commercial airlines, cargo carriers, private and business aviation operators, helicopter operators, manufacturers, and air traffic controllers. It also affects the Department of Defense and, indirectly, airline passengers and communities near major airports.

Why does it matter?

The requirements respond to near-miss incidents and mid-air collision risks, imposing new study and rulemaking deadlines rather than immediate mandates on the public.

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  1. IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Apr 15, 2026
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Data as of October 20, 2026

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  1. House · · Roll call 110

    As recorded

    Question
    On Motion to and Pass, as Amended
    Result:
    Passed
    396
    Nay
    10
    0
    25

    Republicans 196 yes, 9 no, 12 not voting · Democrats 199 yes, 1 no, 13 not voting · Independent 1 yes

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