House approves ALERT Act following deadly midair collision over DC

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the ALERT Act, legislation aimed at strengthening aviation safety in the wake of the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport in January 2025.

ALERT Act moves forward as DCA crash families demand stronger measures
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The U.S. House is moving forward Thursday with a bill aimed at improving aviation safety after the deadly midair collision at Reagan National airport in January 2025. But families of those killed in the midair collision near Reagan National Airport say the legislation does not go far enough. 

ALERT Act moves forward as DCA crash families demand stronger measures

The U.S. House is moving forward Thursday with a bill aimed at improving aviation safety after the deadly midair collision at Reagan National airport in January 2025.