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H.R. 7613: Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026

The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 is a legislative proposal aimed at improving aviation safety and operational efficiency through several key measures.

Collision Mitigation Technology

The bill requires certain types of aircraft to install technology focused on preventing collisions. This mandate aims to enhance the overall safety of air travel by reducing the risk of accidents in the sky.

Helicopter Safety Enhancement

To further protect aviation safety, the bill also includes measures to improve the safety of helicopters, especially those operating near airports. This aspect of the legislation acknowledges the unique challenges helicopters face in busy airspaces and aims to create safer operational protocols.

Updated Air Traffic Control Protocols

The legislation calls for updates to existing air traffic control protocols. This is expected to result in a more streamlined and efficient air traffic management system, ultimately enhancing the safety and reliability of air travel. The updates will likely involve an evaluation of current practices and potential integration of new technologies.

Air Traffic Controller Training

The bill mandates the creation of a working group tasked with examining the training requirements for air traffic controllers. Areas of focus will include how often training should occur, the incorporation of advanced technologies into training programs, and the development of risk assessment tools. This group's findings and recommendations need to be compiled into a report to be submitted to Congress within a year of its establishment.

Revised Procedures and Route Charts

There will be a requirement for the Administrator of the relevant authority to update terminal procedures and helicopter route charts within a year. These updates are intended to enhance situational awareness for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, which should lead to safer navigation in and around airports.

Improved Safety Reporting

The legislation also establishes a working group aimed at defining what constitutes close proximity encounters between aircraft. This group's role includes improving safety reporting mechanisms and management strategies to address these encounters more effectively. Like the training assessment group, this working group is expected to report its findings to Congress.

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Actions

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Date	Action
Apr. 15, 2026	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr. 14, 2026	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.
Apr. 14, 2026	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2875-2876)
Apr. 14, 2026	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2856-2874)
Apr. 14, 2026	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7613.
Apr. 14, 2026	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr. 14, 2026	Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr. 14, 2026	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)
Apr. 14, 2026	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)
Apr. 14, 2026	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr. 09, 2026	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.
Apr. 09, 2026	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.
Apr. 09, 2026	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.
Mar. 26, 2026	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar. 26, 2026	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
Mar. 26, 2026	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 0.
Mar. 26, 2026	Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Feb. 21, 2026	Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb. 20, 2026	Introduced in House
Feb. 20, 2026	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.

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