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This is huge news. The @famofflight5342 know that the failures of January 29th did not originate in the control tower alone. The breakdowns were imminent, and unfortunately, our loved ones were the casualties. We keep moving forward. #SaferSkiesForAll #AA5342

@SecDuffy and @FAA_Bryan - Strong momentum on controller hiring—this is a meaningful step forward. We appreciate the focus from @SecDuffy and the @FAANews on rebuilding the workforce. As this work continues, it’s essential that staffing gains are paired with modernized technology, enforceable timelines, and full implementation of the @NTSB recommendations. Safety is a system. Every piece matters. #SaferSkiesForAll #AA5342

The tragedy of 67 lives lost at DCA on January 29, 2025, and recent mid-air close calls make it clear that now is the time for Congress to enact the strongest possible pro-safety legislation to protect our nation's airspace. We owe it to these families to get this right.

Not only the @famofflight5342 but also we need this right for the pilots. These are the people we should be listening too. The ones that have the responsibility to get our families and friends to their destinations safely.

I want to extend our sincere gratitude to @RepSamGraves and @RepRickLarsen for their leadership on #aviation #safety and for working with us on the ALERT Act. For the first time in history, Congress is advancing legislation that comprehensively addresses all @NTSB recommendations issued following a major aviation disaster. This unprecedented, bipartisan commitment from both the Senate, led by @SenTedCruz and @SenatorCantwell, and the House underscores a shared determination to ensure such a tragedy never occurs again and to safeguard lives across the National Airspace System. We stand ready to support @SenateCommerce, @commercedems, @TransportGOP, and @TransportDems as they deliberate on the ROTOR and ALERT Acts and work to deliver a final bill to the President for consideration. On January 27, 2026, we adopted 50 safety recommendations which, once fully implemented, will save lives. To prevent another midair collision, it is imperative that the final legislation include the best of both bills and all 50 recommendations in their entirety. As I have long emphasized, NTSB investigations represent only the first step toward progress. True safety change comes through the full implementation of our safety recommendations. Seventeen years after the Colgan accident, many remain unfulfilled—a reality that is simply unacceptable.

I would love for @RepSamGraves or someone on his team to explain to me how, under the ALERT Act, a CRJ like the one my wife and son died on gets equipped with ACAS-Xa by 2031. It doesn’t. This bill was designed to fail.

My biggest fear with the ALERT Act as currently written is nothing substantial will happen for years and years. Amendments could have changed that. The only shot of that will be at conference now. This was one of @RepSamGraves last pieces of legislation before retirement and to me it’s a huge letdown

Happy 59th birthday to @NTSB! Thank you to all NTSBers - past and present - for your support of our critical #safety mission!

The ALERT Act that passed through House committees makes progress to address the NTSB's recommendations. But our work is far from done. Any legislation that becomes law must include a strong ADS-B In mandate with enforceable deadlines. The Families of Flight 5342 deserve nothing less.

The families of AA 5342 commend the changes made to the ALERT Act but stop short of a full endorsement:

Our statement regarding the ALERT Act. @WhiteHouse @TransportGOP @TransportDems @HASCRepublicans @HASCDemocrats

Whether you are for or against the Iran war, can you imagine how you would feel if the folks who flew a helicopter into your wife and son said adding ADS-B In to military aircraft would create “unresolved budgetary burdens” and then asked for this? I don’t need to imagine.

This is Christine and Spencer in 2013. 5 years after @NTSB first recommended ADS-B IN. NTSB asked at least 16 more times. S didn't live to see his 17th bday. The @famofflight5342 ask the @TransportDems and @TransportGOP : please listen to NTSB this time. Mandate ADS-B IN.

NEWS: Sec. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bedford announce new safety measures around busy airports that mandates air traffic controllers use radar instead of visual separation measures to keep planes and helicopters separated. "The tragedy over the Potomac one year ago revealed a startling truth: years of warning signs were missed, and the FAA needed dire reform. Since then, we’ve implemented numerous changes to protect the skies over our capital and keep the traveling public safe" -- @SecDuffy

Congrats to @TransportGOP on Dalilah's Law. Now let's do Spencer, Jinna, Eddie, Brielle, Franco, Cory, Angela, Sean, Alydia, Everly, and Olivia's Law right. They all died on Flight 5342. Ages 11-16. Are you going to do right by them or the aviation industry lobbyists?

@RepSamGraves this is my younger brother. He is why I push so hard for the ALERT Act to be a good bill that we can support. He is why I spend so much time in DC fighting. I just wish Congress would fight half as hard as the family members fight @famofflight5342

Despite losing two of my closest people on #flight5342 Audrey’s story cuts so deep. She and Vik should be enjoying a loving life together with their son. Vik’s death was preventable. @TransportDems @TransportGOP @famofflight5342

Thank you, Wichita for making a stand! Mandate ADS-B In in all airspace where ADS-B Out is currently required @WhiteHouse @SecDuffy @SpeakerJohnson @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats @TransportGOP @TransportDems @RepMann @repdavids @derekschmidtks @RonEstesKS @famofflight5342

A small win, but it's not enough. Mandate ADS-B In where ADS-B out is required. All aircraft and all aircraft. No carveouts.