The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026. The bipartisan vote concluded at 396-10.
The legislation mandates collision prevention technology for specific Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft to improve national airspace safety. It also requires updates to air traffic control processes to enhance situational awareness.
The bill modernizes safety protocols for helicopter routes near airports. The Secretary of Defense must submit a formal plan to Congress for upgrading communication and collision prevention systems.
This legislative push creates new procurement and upgrade opportunities for aerospace and defense contractors.