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- House lawmakers will vote on the ALERT Act to boost aviation safety after the January 2025 deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C.
- The bill requires advanced tracking systems for aircraft in busy airspace and updates to air traffic control procedures.
- Critics, including Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), say the legislation lacks strong requirements for situational awareness technology recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board.
