House passes aviation safety bill on second try
The House passed the ALERT Act with overwhelming bipartisan support (396-10) on its second attempt, following a February failure. The legislation aims to prevent aviation collisions similar to last year's deadly crash between an Army helicopter and commercial plane near Washington, D.C.
Key Points
- Strong bipartisan passage with 396-10 vote, far exceeding the two-thirds majority needed
- Bill is a response to a fatal 2023 collision between military and commercial aircraft in D.C. airspace
- Represents a legislative do-over after similar aviation safety measure failed in February