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Cruz Proposes Bill to Enhance Military Helicopter Safety

12/17/2025

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) plans to seek unanimous consent for a revised version of the legislation on military helicopter safety, co-sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.).
The bill would rescind a controversial provision from an annual defense bill.
It would require aircraft operators to install an automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast system (ADS-B) by the end of 2031.
The legislation aims to improve oversight of jet and helicopter traffic near airports.

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) plans to seek unanimous consent for a revised version of the legislation on military helicopter safety, co-sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.).
The bill would rescind a controversial provision from an annual defense bill.
It would require aircraft operators to install an automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast system (ADS-B) by the end of 2031.
The legislation aims to improve oversight of jet and helicopter traffic near airports.