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H.R. 7613 (119th)

ALERT Act

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referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

20 February 2026

Last action

15 April 2026 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Sam Graves, Rick Larsen, Mike Rogers, Adam Smith, Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22], André Carson, Eric Crawford, David Rouzer, Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4], Vince Fong, Jeff Hurd, Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Joe Wilson, Joe Courtney, Henry Johnson, Julia Brownley, Frederica Wilson, Mark DeSaulnier, Sharice Davids, Laura Friedman, Donald Beyer, Suhas Subramanyam, Gilbert Cisneros, Derek Tran, Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], William Keating, Shomari Figures, Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large], Wesley Bell, Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6], Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6], John Garamendi, Hillary Scholten, Troy Carter, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Bruce Westerman, Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], William Timmons, Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Valerie Foushee, Jefferson Van Drew, Chrissy Houlahan, Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Donald Norcross, Seth Moulton, Scott DesJarlais, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mark Alford, Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1], Jefferson Shreve, Marilyn Strickland, Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5], Mike Kennedy, Jared Huffman, Daniel Goldman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Kathy Castor, Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Troy Balderson, Nicholas Begich, Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7], Gabe Evans, Frank Lucas, Adrian Smith, Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3], Addison McDowell, Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8], Sylvia Garcia, Thomas Kean, Elise Stefanik, Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5], Brad Knott, Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Shri Thanedar, Sarah McBride, Jay Obernolte, Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Mike Thompson

Subjects

Defence, Transport, Aviation

Source updated

17 July 2026

Defence · Transport · Aviation

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 20 February 2026

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 February 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 February 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 February 2026

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 March 2026

    Vote

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 March 2026

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 March 2026

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 April 2026

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 9 April 2026

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  10. 9 April 2026

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  11. 14 April 2026

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 14 April 2026

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 14 April 2026

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  14. 14 April 2026

    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)

    Source: Floor

  15. 14 April 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 14 April 2026

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  17. 14 April 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 14 April 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 15 April 2026

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

14 April 2026 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 396 · No 10 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 25

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