Michigan Republicans: Canada's Apologies Won't Clear Michigan's Skies
foreseeable disaster from crossing into another country's airspace has not been met." Read the full letter here
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Chairwoman McClain Applauds Funding to Upgrade Selfridge Air National Guard Base
15EX mission was an important upgrade to our airspace capabilities, but now we need to finish … strengthens America's ability to defend U.S. airspace. Selfridge supports more than 30,000 jobs statewide and contributes
Moolenaar Secures Funding for Selfridge in FY27 Appropriations Bill
Force access to the largest military airspace complex east of the Mississippi River, the National All-Domain Warfighting
WATCH: Barrett Calls On Armed Services Committee To Include His Legislation In National Defense Authorization Act
Barrett’s bills were included in the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act, which passed
John James Urges Timely Funding to Prepare Selfridge for Next-Generation Air Missions
Protection, and its unparalleled access to Great Lakes airspace make it indispensable to our homeland defense .” In April
House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan ALERT Act With Barrett’s Provisions To Improve Aviation Safety
House of Representatives passed H.R. 7613 , the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act. This bipartisan aviation
WATCH: Barrett Speaks on Improving Aviation Safety, Votes to Advance ALERT Act in Response to D.C. Crash
Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act. This wide-ranging
Barrett Introduces Fourth Aviation Safety Bill in Response to 2025 Potomac River Crash
unacceptable — especially considering how often military aircraft share airspace with commercial flights. My bill will require regular testing
Barrett Joins Colleagues in Requesting Army to Conduct Critical Equipment Test in Michigan
domain capability, large size, expansive special use airspace, and all-weather training environment offers warfighters the ability
Peters Urges Air Force to Provide the Necessary Resources & Attention to Ensure Timely Arrival of New F-15EX Fighter Mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Selfridge’s unparalleled access to training ranges and airspace ensures relevant and applicable training for its pilots
Peters, Slotkin, Bergman Lead Michigan Delegation in Securing DOD Drone Testing Site in Michigan
domain capability, large size, expansive special use airspace, and all-weather training environment offers warfighters the ability
Slotkin, Peters, Bergman Lead Michigan Delegation in Securing DoD Drone Testing Site in Michigan
domain capability, large size, expansive special use airspace, and all-weather training environment offers warfighters the ability
Moolenaar, Slotkin, Bergman, & Peters Secure National Drone Testing Site for Michigan
square miles of special use airspace, providing year-round multi-domain drone testing. ### Issues : Jobs and the Economy
Barrett Helps Secure DoD Drone Testing Site in Michigan as Part of Bipartisan Delegation Effort
manufacturing to Michigan. “Michigan’s terrain, waters, airspace, and industry make our state a national leader in training … domain capability, large size, expansive special use airspace, and all-weather training environment offers warfighters the ability
Reps. Scholten, Bresnahan Introduce Bipartisan Fatigued Pilot Protection Act to Improve Aviation Safety
cargo carveout.” While both fly in the same airspace and face the same safety risks, only passenger pilots … fatigue in particular–illustrated how safety across the airspace is critical to the well-being of all pilots
Barrett: After D.C. Helicopter Crash, I Got to Work and Congress Delivered
though training missions often fly through crowded civilian airspace. Traffic alert and collision avoidance systems operate in conjunction … additional technology would affect aviation safety in civilian airspace, so we can measure the expected benefits against
James Proposes Law to Ensure TSA and FAA Pay During Government Shutdown
safe and orderly operation of the national airspace system. TSA employees engaged in screening operations, aviation security duties
John James Pens Letter to House Leadership Urging Support for Selfridge
Protection, and its unparalleled access to Great Lakes airspace make it indispensable to our homeland defense.” James highlighted
Barrett Votes to Strengthen U.S. Military, Secures Passage of Helicopter Safety Plan
armed forces routinely fly training missions in civilian airspace. On January 29, 2025, a Bombardier CRJ700 airliner
ICYMI: Senator Peters Leads 2025 Motorcycle Tour Across Michigan
comes to our control towers and controlling airspace. Those investments are way behind where they need
John James Urges Swift Action to Prepare Selfridge for F-15EX Mission
geographic location along the Great Lakes provides critical airspace access and rapid response capabilities that few other installations
Senator Peters Secures Michigan Wins in Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Bill
rural communities remain connected to the National Airspace System. The bill also includes a new provision authored
ICYMI: Barrett Continues Push For Aviation Safety in Discussion with Secretary Duffy
this tragic collision here over the airspace in Washington, D.C., and that military aircraft that collided with … helicopters that had that tragic collision over the airspace just a few miles from here. I’m curious
Senators Peters and Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect U.S. Nuclear Facilities from Drone Threats
Alamos National Labs (LANL) restricted airspace. These events have underscored the need for DOE to have expanded authorities
Barrett, Kiggans Introduce the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act Following Tragic Mid-Air Collision Over DCA
military rotary-wing aircraft operating near civilian airspace. Barrett and Kiggans, former U.S. Army and Navy helicopter pilots … that come with operating military helicopters in complex airspace. While there were likely many factors that contributed