House passes aviation safety bill in response to deadly midair collision near D.C.

TL;DR

The House passed the ALERT Act by a 396-10 vote.
The bill requires aircraft flying near busy airports to install safety instruments for detecting other planes.
It mandates military aircraft to install collision-prevention technologies by 2031, with exceptions.
The legislation aims to improve air traffic control training and processes.
Victims' families and some senators believe the bill's collision prevention technology requirements are insufficient and not yet market-ready.

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