U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) recently sat down with KTVZ News to discuss new legislation aimed at preventing future helicopter tragedies following the deaths of four members of an Oregon family earlier this year.
Aviation Safety Bill
The proposal would require better marking and lighting of temporary obstructions, such as slacklines, in low-altitude airspace and modernize Federal Aviation Administration notifications and warnings for pilots.
During the interview, Senator Merkley also addressed President Donald Trump’s expected address to the nation, recent claims surrounding 2020 election results and voting integrity, and reports of recent increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Central Oregon.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
