Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
House passes aviation safety bill in response to deadly midair collision near D.C.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed an aviation safety bill following a midair collision near Washington D.C., which killed two people. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in air traffic control systems and coordination failures, impacting aviation safety and regulatory oversight. The bill aims to address systemic gaps but faces delays in Senate approval.