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Alert Act Passes House, Aims to Prevent Midair Collisions

Published 4 days, 17 hours ago
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House passes Alert Act to prevent midair crashes, following deadly collision near Washington DC. The bill mandates locator systems on planes and choppers near busy airports, aligning with NTSBs top recommendation. However, families of victims and senators express concerns, demanding stricter deadlines and no exemptions for military flights. The Act passed unanimously in the House but failed in the Senate, leaving lawmakers to negotiate a stronger deal to honor the sixty-seven lives lost and ensure safer skies.

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