Cruz Pushes Military Flight Safety Changes Ahead Of Funding Deadline
6 weeks ago
Republican Senator Ted Cruz is advocating for new restrictions on military flights to prevent another deadly midair collision, as Congress nears a government funding deadline next month.
Cruz, joined by Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell, is urging lawmakers to remove provisions from a defense bill that would allow military aircraft to operate without broadcasting their precise location. The push comes after a January crash near Washington, D.C., that claimed 67 lives, highlighting safety gaps in current military flight regulations.
Cruz, joined by Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell, is urging lawmakers to remove provisions from a defense bill that would allow military aircraft to operate without broadcasting their precise location. The push comes after a January crash near Washington, D.C., that claimed 67 lives, highlighting safety gaps in current military flight regulations.
