H.R.390

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act ACERO Act

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

The ACERO Act directs NASA to improve aerial responses to wildfires using advanced technologies and collaboration.

The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act, or ACERO Act, directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to leverage its tools and technologies to improve aerial responses to wildfires. This includes advanced aircraft technologies, airspace management, information sharing, and the development of an interoperable platform for situational awareness. The Administrator is prohibited from procuring unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities unless a case-by-case waiver is granted.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Feb 24
Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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History

Feb 24

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Feb 23

House

Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Feb 23

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2241-2242)