H.R.6618

Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act mandates FAA study on drone incursions' impact on wildfire suppression.

The Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study the effects of drone incursions on wildfire suppression. The study will evaluate the number of drone incursions over the past five years, their impact on suppression efforts, and the feasibility of various preventive measures. The FAA must submit a report to Congress within 18 months. The study will be conducted in consultation with the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture.

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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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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, as amended.

Mar 24

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2654-2655)