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LEGISLATION/H.R. 7613

ALERT Act

119-HR-7613119th CongressIntroduced Feb 20, 2026Transportation and Public Works
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsor

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6](R-MO-6)
87 cosponsors

Summary

Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 or the ALERT Act

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.

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

Actions (25)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 15, 2026Senate
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 14, 2026House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 14, 2026House floor actions
On 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, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On 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, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2875-2876)
Apr 14, 2026House floor actions
At 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, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7613.
Apr 14, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2856-2874)
Apr 14, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 14, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.
Apr 9, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.
Apr 9, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.
Apr 9, 2026Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.
Apr 9, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.
Apr 9, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
Mar 26, 2026House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 0.
Mar 26, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 26, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Mar 26, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 26, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb 21, 2026House committee actions
Referred 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, 2026House floor actions
Referred 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, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026Library of Congress
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