Duckworth: Aviation Industry, FAA Must Not Wait for the Next Tragedy to Make Our Skies Safer
part to ensure a safer, more resilient national airspace system.” Duckworth is a leading voice in the push
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Duckworth Demands the FAA Prioritize Safety and Reject Trump’s Vanity Arch
most complex and congested airspaces in the country. Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Duckworth wrote, “President Trump choosing … exercising the highest level of caution in DC airspace after the tragic DCA collision claimed 67 lives. Initial
Duckworth Secures Key Provisions to Support Illinois Military Bases and Servicemembers, Protect Rock Island Arsenal Jobs, Bolster Manufacturing and Quantum Research
Lovell Federal Healthcare Center. By Making our Airspace Safer and Preventing Near-Miss Collisions: This provision would improve … safety of rotary-wing aircraft operating in civil airspace by requiring the Army to evaluate the incorporation
ICYMI: New Responses to Warren Reveals Trump Admin Failed to Use All Tools to Safely Evacuate Americans from Middle East
order days later, much of the region’s airspace was already fully or partially closed, significantly limiting options
New Responses to Warren Reveals Trump Admin Failed to Use All Tools to Safely Evacuate Americans from Middle East
order days later, much of the region’s airspace was already fully or partially closed, significantly limiting options
Duckworth, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners, Bolster Security in South China Sea Against PRC Aggression
involve coordination across as many as six countries’ airspaces across Southeast Asia. Additionally, a conflict on the Western
Senators Hassan, Lankford Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
would end the dysfunction that puts our national airspace at risk by ensuring federal agencies can continue operating
WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Presses Army Secretary on Electronic Warfare Testing Cuts and Aviation Budget
largely because it has very favorable geography, protected airspace surrounded on all sides by terrain. And because
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce Nearly $70 Million for Maryland Infrastructure and Community Development Projects
million for an independent study on the airspace in the National Capital Region and the coordination between
Warren Presses Top Military Official on Trump Admin Failures Evacuating Americans from Middle East
evacuation order, much of the region’s airspace was already fully or partially closed , significantly limiting options
Durbin, Wicker, Shaheen, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Host Ukrainian Prime Minister
other forcibly seized Ukrainian territory, including any related airspace or territorial waters. Durbin introduced theProtecting our Guests During
Warner, Kaine, DMV Colleagues Raise Alarm Over Safety and Maintenance Issues at Potomac Tracon Facility
Potomac TRACON facility specifically, and the airspace management of the National Capital Region generally.” “Potomac TRACON … Potomac TRACON facility specifically, and the airspace management of the National Capital Region generally. Potomac TRACON
Warner Leads DMV Colleagues in Raising Alarm Over Safety and Maintenance Issues at Potomac TRACON Facility
Potomac TRACON facility specifically, and the airspace management of the National Capital Region generally.” “Potomac TRACON … Potomac TRACON facility specifically, and the airspace management of the National Capital Region generally. Potomac TRACON
Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Demanding Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts to Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded by Trump’s War of Choice Against Iran
immediately depart—all while airports and airspace remain closed. Along with Duckworth, the letter is co-signed
Durbin Receives Joint Baltic American National Committee’s Baltic Freedom Award
Baltics through disinformation campaigns, hybrid attacks, and airspace incursions. But Russian bullying has failed, and the Baltics remain
Duckworth Demands Joint Investigation into Trump Administration’s Failures Leading Up to El Paso and Fort Hancock Incidents
failed interagency coordination that resulted in chaotic airspace closures inEl PasoandFort Hancock, Texas, last month. The Senator … concerns, adds to the complexity of the National Airspace System and jeopardizes the ability
Duckworth Slams Trump’s Unconstitutional, Unjustified Iran War for Needlessly Putting Our Troops’ Lives at Greater Risk
seeks to transport critical care patients across airspaces and maritime routes that are riddled with Iranian missiles … face the realities of medical evacuation in an airspace contested by Iranian missiles and drones. Meanwhile, this Administration
March 9th, 2026Heinrich Demands Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts to Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded by Trump's War of Choice Against Iran
immediately depart — all while airports and airspace remain closed. Since President Trump launched his war, Heinrich hashelpedNew Mexicans
Murphy Joins Colleagues In Demanding Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts To Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded By Trump's War Of Choice Against Iran
immediately depart—all while airports and airspace remain closed. “We urge you to immediately ramp up your efforts
Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Demanding Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts to Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded by Trump’s War of Choice Against Iran
immediately depart—all while airports and airspace remain closed. Along with Duckworth, the letter is co-signed
WATCH: Hickenlooper Blasts Trump’s Illegal War in Iran, Calls Out Failure to Lower Costs for Working Americans
zone but can’t because the airspace is closed. “The United Kingdom has been evacuating its citizens throughout
Gallego Calls Out Trump Admin for Leaving U.S. Citizens Stranded in the Middle East
available commercial transportation to evacuate. However, commercial airspace in much of the region has been closed and flights
Reed Urges RIers in the Middle East to Evacuate & Denounces Trump Admin’s Lack of Assistance for U.S. Citizens Stranded Abroad
warn citizens to evacuate. And with closed airspace, limited flights, and ticket prices soaring, people have fewer options
Duckworth: Trump’s Illegal Iran Campaign is a Gift to Our Adversaries that Makes Americans Less Safe, Undermines American Readiness and Puts Security in the Indo-Pacific Region at Risk
involve coordination across as many as six countries’ airspaces across Southeast Asia. Additionally, a conflict on the Western
Kelly Statement on Latest Drone Incidents Near Mexican Border
drone activity near the Mexican border led to airspace closure: “When bad actors like cartels gain access