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Military Helicopter Training Safety Act of 2025
3/24/2025, 1:33 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1898
The bill highlights the importance of these advanced safety technologies in preventing mid-air collisions and enhancing situational awareness for pilots. By mandating the Secretary of Defense to assess the feasibility of implementing TCAS and ADS-B IN in military rotary-wing aircraft, Congress seeks to ensure that the men and women serving in these aircraft have access to the latest safety measures available.
In addition to evaluating the feasibility of installing these systems, the bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to provide recommendations on the potential costs and benefits of implementing TCAS and ADS-B IN in military rotary-wing aircraft. This information will be crucial for Congress to make informed decisions on funding and prioritizing safety enhancements for these aircraft. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1898 demonstrates Congress's commitment to improving the safety of military rotary-wing aircraft and ensuring that our service members have the necessary tools to carry out their missions safely and effectively.
Congressional Summary of HR 1898
Military Helicopter Training Safety Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on the feasibility of installing a traffic alert and collision avoidance system in each military rotary-wing aircraft. Additionally, DOD must also report on the feasibility of installing automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast IN (ADS-B IN) capability in each military rotary-wing aircraft. (ADS-B IN generally provides operators of properly equipped aircraft with weather and traffic position information.)
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1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Gustavo Powers
9 months ago
This bill is a waste of time and money. Why do we need to spend more on fancy technology for military helicopters when there are more pressing issues to address? It's ridiculous that they are even considering this. It's just another example of government inefficiency. The big picture here is that we need to focus on more important matters, not this unnecessary bill.
