H.R. 7613 · 119th Congress

ALERT Act

Introduced on Feb 20, 2026 by Sam Graves (R-MO-6). 87 cosponsors, 37 of them from another party. Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Feb 20, 2026
Cosponsors
87
37 from the other party
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

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.

Subjects

  • Accidents
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advisory bodies
  • Aviation and airports
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Data collection, sharing, protection
  • Department of Transportation
  • District of Columbia
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Emergency planning and evacuation
  • Geography and mapping
  • Maryland
  • Radio spectrum allocation
  • Telephone and wireless communication
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Virginia

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Apr 9, 2026). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Sam GravesR-MO-6Sponsor

Democrats · 37

Republicans · 50

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Apr 14, 2026· House· Passage· Passed 396–10

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Feb 20, 2026Introduced in House
  2. Feb 20, 2026Introduced in House
  3. Feb 20, 2026 · HouseReferred 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.
  4. Feb 20, 2026 · HouseReferred 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.
  5. Feb 21, 2026 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  6. Mar 26, 2026 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  7. Mar 26, 2026 · HouseSubcommittee on Aviation Discharged
  8. Mar 26, 2026 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  9. Mar 26, 2026 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 0.
  10. Mar 26, 2026 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
  11. Apr 9, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.
  12. Apr 9, 2026 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 119-608, Part I.
  13. Apr 9, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.
  14. Apr 9, 2026 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-608, Part II.
  15. Apr 9, 2026 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.
  16. Apr 14, 2026 · HouseMr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  17. Apr 14, 2026 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2856-2874)
  18. Apr 14, 2026 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7613.
  19. Apr 14, 2026 · HouseAt 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.
  20. Apr 14, 2026 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2875-2876)
  21. Apr 14, 2026Passed/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)House · Roll call 110
  22. Apr 14, 2026 · HouseOn 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)House · Roll call 110
  23. Apr 14, 2026 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  24. Apr 14, 2026 · HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  25. Apr 15, 2026 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL-NORTH AMERICA8 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  2. AMERICAN AIRLINES INC.8 reports
    $2.5M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC$8M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  3. THE BOEING COMPANY6 reports
    $5.2M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: THE BOEING COMPANY$9B in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  4. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES4 reports
    $2.4M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES INC$12.3K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  5. Delta Air Lines, Inc.4 reports
    $3.2M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: DELTA AIR LINES, INC.$8.9M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  6. JOBY AERO4 reports
    $320K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: JOBY AERO INCAI match · 100%
  7. Kreindler & Kreindler (for certain American 5342 clients)4 reports
    $40K reported (all issues)
  8. REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION4 reports
    $200K reported (all issues)
  9. The Sherwin-Williams Company4 reports
    $560K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY$4.9M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  10. Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc.3 reports
    $180K reported (all issues)
  11. AERONAUTICAL REPAIR STATION ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $80K reported (all issues)
  12. AIR METHODS CORPORATION2 reports
    $100K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AIR METHODS, LLC$159.7K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 98%
  13. AIRCRAFT OWNERS & PILOTS ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $340K reported (all issues)
  14. ATLAS AIR WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS, INC.2 reports
    $340K reported (all issues)
  15. Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc.2 reports
    $1.4M reported (all issues)
  16. Air Medical Operators Association2 reports
  17. Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (d/b/a Airlines for America)2 reports
    $2.1M reported (all issues)
  18. Airlines for America2 reports
    $160K reported (all issues)
  19. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.2 reports
    $2.4M reported (all issues)
  20. American Society of Civil Engineers2 reports
    $473.5K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS$360.6K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  21. Association For Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International2 reports
    $300K reported (all issues)
  22. Avidyne2 reports
    $120K reported (all issues)
  23. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.2 reports
    $1.3M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC$5.6B in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  24. BRISTOW GROUP INC.2 reports
    Federal contractor: BRISTOW LLCAI match · 100%
  25. COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA2 reports
    $861K reported (all issues)
  26. Capital Region Airport Commission2 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  27. City of San Antonio2 reports
    $40K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: CITY OF SAN ANTONIO$133.5K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 95%
  28. DPWN Holdings (USA) Inc. (Formerly Known as Deutsche Post World Net-USA, Inc.)2 reports
    $139.8K reported (all issues)
  29. FEDEX CORPORATION2 reports
    $6M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC.$407.8M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  30. GARMIN INTERNATIONAL2 reports
    $520K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: GARMIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.$291.1K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  31. GENERAL AVIATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $455K reported (all issues)
  32. GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION2 reports
    Federal contractor: GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC.$29.3K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  33. HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL2 reports
    Federal contractor: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.$260.5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  34. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS2 reports
    $1.4M reported (all issues)
  35. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS2 reports
    $921.1K reported (all issues)
  36. Jeppesen ForeFlight2 reports
    $80K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: JEPPESEN FOREFLIGHT, INC.$41.4M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  37. Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority2 reports
    $100K reported (all issues)
  38. NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $740K reported (all issues)
  39. NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $157.9K reported (all issues)
  40. NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION2 reports

Reports filed in 2026.

Sources and method

Every figure on this page traces to these records.

  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.