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House Rejects ROTOR Act After Deadly Midair Collision

2/25/2026

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The House failed to pass the ROTOR Act, which would require aircraft locator systems near busy airports, after 264 votes in favor but without two-thirds approval.
The measure followed a midair collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people.
The National Transportation Safety Board has long recommended locator systems.
Victims' families supported the ROTOR Act.
Airlines for America and others backed a competing bill not mandating locator systems.

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Story summary

The House failed to pass the ROTOR Act, which would require aircraft locator systems near busy airports, after 264 votes in favor but without two-thirds approval.
The measure followed a midair collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people.
The National Transportation Safety Board has long recommended locator systems.
Victims' families supported the ROTOR Act.
Airlines for America and others backed a competing bill not mandating locator systems.