NTSB Slams House Aviation Bill as ‘Watered-Down’ and Ineffective After Deadly Crash

The recent House aviation safety bill aimed at preventing tragedies like the deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C., that claimed 67 lives has come under sharp criticism from none other than the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy did not mince words on Thursday, branding the legislation as a “watered-down” version that dangerously ignores essential safety upgrades already recommended by her agency. In an adamant call for genuine reform, Homendy emphasized that while policymakers debate “all day” over policy details, falsely claiming this bill fully addresses NTSB’s January recommendations is misleading—and worse, it exploits the grief of families...