H.R. 7613
119th Congress
ALERT Act
87
Cosponsors
25
Actions
0
Amendments
3
Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
15 avril 2026·3 months ago
Summary
Reported to House · Updated 10 avril 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
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
15 avril 2026 · IntroReferral
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 avril 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2856-2874)
14 avril 2026 · Floor
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
14 avril 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2875-2876)
14 avril 2026 · Floor
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
14 avril 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7613.
14 avril 2026 · Floor
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 avril 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
14 avril 2026 · Floor
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 avril 2026 · Floor
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.
9 avril 2026 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.
9 avril 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.
9 avril 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.
9 avril 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.
9 avril 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 0.
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Sponsorship
87 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]MOCosponsors
- Democrat1836%
- Republican3264%
- Democrat:Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]CA
- Republican:Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]MI
- Republican:Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]NY
- Republican:Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]CA
- Democrat:Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]DE
- Democrat:Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]MI
- Republican:Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]MN
- Republican:Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13]NC
- Republican:Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]VA
- Republican:Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]WI
- Republican:Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]NE
- Republican:Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]OK
- Republican:Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8]IN
- Republican:Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]NY
- Republican:Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]NJ
- Democrat:Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]TX
- Republican:Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]NC
- Republican:Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]CO
- Democrat:Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]FL
- Republican:Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]CO
- Democrat:Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]TX
- Democrat:Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]CT
- Democrat:Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]CA
- Republican:Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]OH
- Republican:Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]MS
- Republican:Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]FL
- Democrat:Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]FL
- Democrat:Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]WA
- Republican:Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]UT
- Republican:Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]AK
- Republican:Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]IL
- Republican:Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]IN
- Republican:Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]FL
- Democrat:Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]MI
- Republican:Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]TN
- Republican:Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]NE
- Democrat:Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]MA
- Republican:Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]MO
- Democrat:Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]NJ
- Republican:Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]KS
- Democrat:Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]CA
- Republican:Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]SC
- Republican:Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]GA
- Democrat:Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]WA
- Democrat:Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]NJ
- Republican:Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]TX
- Democrat:Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]GA
- Republican:Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]TN
- Republican:Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]NC
Classification
Policy area
Transportation and Public WorksLegislative subjects
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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