House votes down aviation safety bill amid GOP, Pentagon concerns
The Hill
by Ellen MitchellFebruary 24, 2026
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The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted down the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, a bill aimed at addressing critical gaps in aviation safety following the tragic January 2025 crash between an Army helicopter and a commercial plane over Washington. The vote, which occurred under a fast-track procedure typically reserved for uncontroversial legislation, resulted in a margin of 264-133 against the bill. Despite its focus on improving rotorcraft operations, the ROTOR Act faced significant opposition due to internal Republican disagreements and concerns raised by the Pentagon.
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/24/2026