House to Vote on Aviation Safety Bill Following Midair Collision: Families and Senators Push for Stronger Measures
An aviation safety bill is set for a vote in the House to address the midair collision between a jet and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital. The families of the 67 victims and key senators believe the bill needs to be strengthened. The House bill, known as the Alert Act, is supported by industry groups and has been amended to include key locator systems for aircraft flying around busy airports. The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended this system to enhance safety measures.