Senator Merkley discusses new aviation safety bill, ICE activity, and more with KTVZ News

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) sat down with KTVZ News on Wednesday to discuss new legislation he says is aimed at preventing future helicopter tragedies following the deaths of four members of an Oregon family earlier this year.

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, KTVZ's Claire Elmer also asked Senator Merkley about 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.

Watch KTVZ News at 6:00p.m. tonight for the full report on Senator Merkley’s responses.