The US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Alert Act, an aviation safety bill developed in response to a tragic midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 67 individuals. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has endorsed the amended legislation, which mandates that all aircraft operating around busy airports be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In (ADS-B In) systems. This technology is designed to enhance pilots' awareness of nearby aircraft, potentially preventing future accidents. However, victims' families and some senators, including Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, argue that the bill lacks strict timelines for implementing necessary reforms. The NTSB has criticized earlier versions of the bill as insufficient, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address systemic weaknesses that contributed to the collision. The crash, which was the deadliest on U.S. soil since 2001, underscored longstanding safety concerns regarding helicopter traffic near airports. The Alert Act requires two-thirds support in the House to move forward to the Senate for further consideration.