Contact Congress about H.R. 7613: ALERT Act
More aircraft would have to use better collision-warning and traffic-display systems. The bill also changes helicopter routes, air traffic control rules, and military safety practices near busy airports. It is aimed at preventing another crash like the 2025 collision near Reagan National.
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ALERT Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Latest action on H.R. 7613: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and organizations that fly or manage aircraft in busy airspace. Airline passengers and people on the ground could benefit if the new rules reduce crashes and close calls. Pilots, helicopter operators, controllers, airlines, and the military would have the biggest day-to-day changes because they would need new equipment, new procedures, or both.
Why this matters: This bill matters because midair crashes and near misses can happen when aircraft share crowded airspace without strong enough warning tools or clear enough routes. It tries to fix those weak spots with better equipment, clearer separation, and closer oversight. If the changes work, pilots should get earlier warnings and fewer dangerous conflicts. If rollout is slow or uneven, the safety gains could take years to show up.
Key provisions in H.R. 7613
- The Federal Aviation Administration must study whether ACAS Xa alerts can start lower to better cover flying near airports. If that is safe, it must update the technical standard so pilots get warnings through more of the low-altitude flight path.
- The Federal Aviation Administration must use a rulemaking panel to decide which large aircraft now carrying TCAS must upgrade to ACAS Xa. The final rule must set equipage deadlines by December 31, 2031, and software or hardware upgrade deadlines by December 31, 2033.
- The government must create ACAS Xr safety standards for helicopters and powered-lift aircraft. It must also write a separate rule that requires ACAS Xr or other collision-prevention tools for non-military rotorcraft and powered-lift aircraft in Class B airspace.
- Most non-military aircraft that already use ADS-B Out would have to carry and use collision-prevention technology. The Federal Aviation Administration must issue that final rule within two years, and the rule must take effect by December 31, 2031, with some exceptions for experimental and limited-category aircraft.
- Aircraft owners could use portable or panel-mounted ADS-B In systems and electronic flight bags instead of other equipment in some cases. Those tools must provide an equivalent level of safety to the Federal Aviation Administration's required standard.
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Questions people ask about H.R. 7613
- What is H.R. 7613?
- More aircraft would have to use better collision-warning and traffic-display systems. The bill also changes helicopter routes, air traffic control rules, and military safety practices near busy airports. It is aimed at preventing another crash like the 2025 collision near Reagan National.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 7613?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 7613?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 7613 before I act?
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