H.R. 7613

119th Congress

In Committee

ALERT Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]MO· Introduced 20 February 2026
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87

Cosponsors

25

Actions

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Amendments

3

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

15 April 2026·3 months ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 10 April 2026

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.

Timeline

25 actions

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    15 April 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. 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.

    14 April 2026 · Floor

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2856-2874)

    14 April 2026 · Floor

  4. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    14 April 2026 · Floor

  5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2875-2876)

    14 April 2026 · Floor

  6. Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    14 April 2026 · Floor

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7613.

    14 April 2026 · Floor

  8. 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)

    14 April 2026 · Floor

  9. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    14 April 2026 · Floor

  10. 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)

    14 April 2026 · Floor

  11. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.

    9 April 2026 · Calendars

  12. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.

    9 April 2026 · Committee

  13. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.

    9 April 2026 · Committee

  14. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.

    9 April 2026 · Committee

  15. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.

    9 April 2026 · Committee

  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    26 March 2026 · Committee

  17. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 0.

    26 March 2026 · Committee

  18. Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged

    26 March 2026 · Committee

  19. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.

    26 March 2026 · Committee

  20. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    26 March 2026 · Committee

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Sponsorship

87 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]MO

Cosponsors

  • Democrat1836%
  • Republican3264%
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Classification

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Legislative 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 evacuation

Committees

3

  • Armed Services Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To20 Feb 2026
    • Markup By26 Mar 2026
    • Reported By9 Apr 2026

  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To20 Feb 2026
    • Markup By26 Mar 2026
    • Reported By9 Apr 2026

    • Aviation Subcommittee

      • Referred to21 Feb 2026
      • Discharged from26 Mar 2026

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To15 Apr 2026

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