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Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of the ROTOR Act, aviation safety legislation following the tragic mid-air collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger aircraft in January 2025. 

“I’m grateful for the work of the NTSB and the Senate, and realize there is always more that can and should be done to enhance aviation safety. There are 50 recommendations from the NTSB in their final report and many more findings that warrant legislative consideration, which should be similarly prioritized and considered as quickly as possible. 

This collision involved an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight that originated from my hometown of Wichita. This tragedy has left our community shocked, and I am heartbroken that several Kansans were among the victims. No family should ever have to endure such heartbreak.

It is imperative we in Congress work to ensure tragedies like this never happen again, and that our skies are the safest in the world. The ROTOR Act is a step in the right direction. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House and Senate to continue this important work to identify and implement ways to ensure that flying in the United States remains the safest of anywhere in the world,” Rep. Estes said.