Cruz Pushes ROTOR Act to Restore Military Flight Restrictions in Funding Bill

• Senator Ted Cruz seeks to restrict military flights to prevent midair collisions, following a January crash that killed 67 people.
• A provision in an upcoming defense bill would allow military aircraft to operate without broadcasting their precise location, a practice linked to the January crash.
• Cruz, along with Sen. Cantwell, victims' families, and safety agencies, opposes this provision, arguing it undermines air safety.
• Cruz plans to push for the ROTOR Act, which requires all aircraft to broadcast locations, as part of a government funding package.
• The controversial defense bill provision would reverse safety measures implemented after the crash, potentially compromising airspace around Reagan National Airport.

Why It Matters: Military flight rule changes threaten air safety and risk future midair collisions.