H.R. 7613ALERT Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Sam Graves [R-MO-06]
Cosponsors: 87 · 50 Republicans · 37 Democrats
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Committees: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Armed Services Committee · and 1 more
Latest action: Apr 15, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
Passed the HouseApr 14, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 7613 as reported to House on Apr 9, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 110

House Apr 14, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

ALERT Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

396 Yea 10 Nay 25 not voting

Crossed both parties 10 of 406 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Democrat, 9 Republicans.

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All members431 members

Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors87 · 50 Republicans · 37 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 7613 and vote against it. 47 signed when it was filed.

Who lobbied on H.R. 761378 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 7613 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.filed by CGCN GROUP, LLC, THE DOERRER GROUP LLC, ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLCIts PAC: American Airlines Inc. PAC

Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) · Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +4 more9 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL - NORTH AMERICAfiled by MARSHALL & POPP, LLC, HILL EAST GROUP, LLCIts PAC: Airports Council International-North America PAC

Aviation/Airlines/Airports6 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVESfiled by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES, THE DOERRER GROUP LLCIts PAC: American Association of Airport Executives

Budget/Appropriations · Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Homeland Security · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code6 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

KREINDLER & KREINDLER (FOR CERTAIN AMERICAN 5342 CLIENTS)filed by MCCARTHY ADVANCED CONSULTING LLC, NVG, LLC

Aviation/Airlines/Airports6 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATIONfiled by REGIONAL AIRLINE ASSOCIATION, ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLCIts PAC: Regional Airline Association PAC

Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Education · Budget/Appropriations · Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)6 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

THE BOEING COMPANYfiled by CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC, THE DOERRER GROUP LLCIts PAC: The Boeing Co. PAC

Aerospace · Environment/Superfund · Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Budget/Appropriations6 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYfiled by OGR, THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY

Environment/Superfund · Defense · Chemicals/Chemical Industry · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +5 more6 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

JOBY AERO, INC.filed by JOBY AERO, INC., ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLCIts PAC: Joby Aero PAC

Defense · Aerospace · Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Transportation +4 more5 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INCfiled by AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.

Budget/Appropriations · Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Aerospace · Defense +2 more4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)

Aviation/Airlines/Airports4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

226 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-25. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.