H.R.6460

Recreational Drone Empowerment Act

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

Recreational Drone Empowerment Act clarifies exceptions for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft.

The Recreational Drone Empowerment Act amends title 49, United States Code, to clarify exceptions for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft. It modifies Section 44809(c)(2)(C) to include Class E airspace above Class G airspace and Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines for recreational drone operations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 25
Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Dec 18, 2025

10:00 AM

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

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

Mar 24

House

Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Mar 24

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2659-2660)