House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions like last year’s

Associated Press (AP)EN 7 min read 100% complete by By JOSH FUNKFebruary 26, 2026 at 03:53 AM

House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions like last year’s

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The House rejected a bill in February 2026 that would have mandated aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions. The bill was proposed in response to a midair collision near Washington Reagan National Airport the previous year. Family members of those killed in the collision held a news conference on Capitol Hill, urging the bill's passage. The proposed legislation aimed to enhance aviation safety by requiring technology that could help prevent similar accidents in the future. However, the House ultimately voted against the measure.

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