US HB1898

Secretary of Defense must submit two reports to Congress within 90 days on the feasibility of installing traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS) and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast IN (ADS-B IN) capabilities in all military rotary-wing aircraft

Reports must include cost analysis for installation across the entire military helicopter fleet, along with assessment of impacts on civilian airspace safety

Reports must identify any cockpit configuration changes needed and analyze implications for combat, training, and domestic security operations

If installation is determined not feasible, the Secretary must recommend alternative systems or capabilities that could be installed instead

Introduced March 6, 2025 by Rep. Barrett and Rep. Kiggans (VA) and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services