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US HB3433

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Byron Donalds

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the Wilderness Act to permit Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies to operate unmanned aircraft systems (drones) in designated wilderness areas, potential wilderness areas, and wilderness study areas

  • Authorizes drone use for environmental monitoring and research, including tracking harmful algal blooms and invasive species

  • Permits drone operations for law enforcement and search and rescue activities, specifically including U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations

  • Allows drone deployment to monitor the effects of natural disasters in wilderness areas

  • Introduced by Rep. Donalds on May 15, 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources

Legislative Description

WILD Act of 2025 Wilderness Inclusion for Limited-use Drones Act of 2025

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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