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US HB3433
Bill
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Byron Donalds
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AI Summary
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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
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Authorizes drone use for environmental monitoring and research, including tracking harmful algal blooms and invasive species
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Permits drone operations for law enforcement and search and rescue activities, specifically including U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations
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Allows drone deployment to monitor the effects of natural disasters in wilderness areas
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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