In the wake of a tragic midair collision near Washington, D.C., that claimed 67 lives, Congressional debates on aviation safety legislation are intensifying. Key Senators, including Warner and Kaine, have pledged to introduce a bill aimed at reducing flight operations at Reagan National Airport. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has expressed significant concerns regarding the current aviation safety bills in Congress, particularly the ROTOR Act and the ALERT Act, with reports indicating that existing flaws in FAA and DOD data management partly contributed to the recent disaster. Investigators from the NTSB have identified a chain of errors leading to the crash, calling for urgent reforms. Families of crash victims continue to advocate for comprehensive safety legislation, urging lawmakers to act before another similar incident occurs. As lawmakers prepare for upcoming votes, unions and aviation experts are weighing in, highlighting the need for robust measures to enhance air safety.