Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026
- Introduced Feb 20
- Committee Feb 20
- Passed House Apr 14
- Passed Senate Next
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Where it stands
Passed House, Apr 14, 2026Next: Senate vote
195d ago Apr 15, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Final votes
House 396-10
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
House roll 110
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
R 196-9 D 199-1 I 1-0
396-10
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Summary
Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 or the ALERT Act
Full summary8 paragraphs
This bill addresses aviation safety by increasing requirements for aircraft tracking and communication using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology and expanding oversight. As background, ADS-B for broadcasting (Out) and receiving (In) transmits information (e.g., location and weather) among aircraft and air traffic control (ATC).
The bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to enter into an agreement regarding the use of collision prevention technologies on DOD aircraft. The agreement must require the use of ADS-B Out as the default practice for DOD helicopters operating in the national airspace, unless such use would affect operational security. For DOD helicopters that are carrying out special missions in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and are exempt from ADS-B Out transmission requirements, DOD must coordinate with DOT to conduct a safety risk assessment and implement appropriate mitigations.
By December 31, 2031, DOD aircraft (other than certain special mission aircraft) must be equipped with and operating integrated ADS-B In technology.
With respect to civil aircraft, by December 31, 2031, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must generally require aircraft that are currently required to be equipped with ADS-B Out to also be equipped with ADS-B In.
Additionally, among other requirements, the FAA must
- establish time-on-position limits for supervisory ATC personnel;
- establish a process to timely notify parties involved in certain near-miss incidents; and
- evaluate and revise, as necessary, helicopter routes around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Library of Congress summary, Apr 9, 2026
Summary versions
- Reported to HouseApr 9, 2026
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Apr 15, 2026
- HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.Apr 14, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Apr 14, 2026
- HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 10 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H2856-2870)Apr 14, 2026
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2875-2876)Apr 14, 2026
- HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.Apr 14, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7613.Apr 14, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2856-2874)Apr 14, 2026
- HouseMr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Apr 14, 2026
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.Apr 9, 2026
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.Apr 9, 2026
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.Apr 9, 2026
All actions19
- HouseSubcommittee on Aviation DischargedMar 26, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldMar 26, 2026
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 0.Mar 26, 2026
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.Mar 26, 2026
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.Feb 21, 2026
- HouseIntroduced in HouseFeb 20, 2026
- HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Feb 20, 2026
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateApr 15, 2026PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseApr 14, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseApr 9, 2026PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseFeb 20, 2026PDF: Introduced in House
Committees3
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To Apr 15, 2026
- House Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReported By Apr 9, 2026Markup By, Mar 26, 2026Referred To, Feb 20, 2026
- Subcommittee: Aviation SubcommitteeDischarged from
- House Armed Services CommitteeReported By Apr 9, 2026Markup By, Mar 26, 2026Referred To, Feb 20, 2026
Sponsor and cosponsors87 cosponsors
- Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO-6)Sponsor, Feb 20, 2026
- Adam Smith (D-WA-9)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- André Carson (D-IN-7)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Austin Scott (R-GA-8)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Brian Babin (R-TX-36)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Burgess Owens (R-UT-4)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Charles Fleischmann (R-TN-3)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- David Rouzer (R-NC-7)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Derek Tran (D-CA-45)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Donald Beyer (D-VA-8)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Eric Crawford (R-AR-1)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Gilbert Cisneros (D-CA-31)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Henry Johnson (D-GA-4)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Hillary Scholten (D-MI-3)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ-2)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA-2)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Joe Courtney (D-CT-2)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Joe Wilson (R-SC-2)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- John Garamendi (D-CA-8)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- John Rose (R-TN-6)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Julia Brownley (D-CA-26)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Lance Gooden (R-TX-5)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Laura Friedman (D-CA-30)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Mike Ezell (R-MS-4)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Mike Rogers (R-AL-3)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
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- Shomari Figures (D-AL-2)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Troy Carter (D-LA-2)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Troy Nehls (R-TX-22)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Valerie Foushee (D-NC-4)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Vince Fong (R-CA-20)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- Wesley Bell (D-MO-1)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- William Keating (D-MA-9)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
- William Timmons (R-SC-4)OriginalJoined Feb 20, 2026
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- Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-7)Joined Feb 24, 2026
- Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10)Joined Feb 24, 2026
- Mike Bost (R-IL-12)Joined Feb 24, 2026
- Mike Kennedy (R-UT-3)Joined Feb 24, 2026
- Nicholas Begich (R-AK)Joined Feb 24, 2026
- Trent Kelly (R-MS-1)Joined Feb 24, 2026
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- John McGuire (R-VA-5)Joined Feb 26, 2026
- Brad Finstad (R-MN-1)Joined Mar 4, 2026
- Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)Joined Mar 4, 2026
- Sarah McBride (D-DE)Joined Mar 5, 2026
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)Joined Mar 9, 2026
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)Joined Mar 19, 2026
- Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4)Joined Mar 24, 2026
- Mike Thompson (D-CA-4)Joined Apr 9, 2026
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports4
- CBO: H.R. 7613, ALERT ActApr 14, 2026As reported by the House Committee on Armed Services on April 9, 2026
- CBO: H.R. 7613, ALERT ActApr 14, 2026As reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 9, 2026
- H. Rept. 119-608,Part 2Committee report
- H. Rept. 119-608,Part 1Committee report
Titles5
Short titles
- Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- ALERT ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- To require certain aircraft to be equipped and operating with collision prevention technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
- To require certain aircraft to be equipped and operating with collision prevention technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposesOfficial Titles as Amended by House
- To require certain aircraft to be equipped with collision mitigation technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects19
Policy area
Legislative subjects
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionDepartment of TransportationDistrict of ColumbiaDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency planning and evacuationGeography and mappingMarylandRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation safety and securityVirginia
Related bills2
- H.R. 8244 119th, Related bill Neighborhood Skies Act of 2026
- H.R. 8243 119th, Related bill Virtual Readiness Act of 2026
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.