ALERT Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-16T10:56:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7613 ALERT Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/16/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7613

The bill titled "To require certain aircraft to be equipped with collision mitigation technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as H.R. 7613 on February 20, 2026.

Congressional Summary of HR 7613

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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Current Status of Bill HR 7613

Bill HR 7613 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since April 15, 2026. Bill HR 7613 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 20, 2026. Bill HR 7613's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7613

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

836

Democrat Cosponsors

366

Republican Cosponsors

470

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7613

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7613

To require certain aircraft to be equipped with collision mitigation technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposes.