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US HB6618
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Janelle Bynum
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AI Summary
- FAA Administrator must conduct a study on drone incursions affecting wildfire suppression on Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture lands, in consultation with those agencies
- Study must analyze the most recent 5 calendar years of data on drone interference incidents, including impacts on suppression time, delays to aerial firefighting units, and federal expenditures
- Study must evaluate feasibility of prevention measures including counter-drone radio towers, use of force to disable or destroy drones, seizure of drones with net devices, and public education efforts
- Report with findings and recommendations due to relevant Senate and House committees within 18 months of enactment
- "Drone incursion" defined as operating a privately-owned unmanned aircraft within FAA temporary flight restriction airspace established due to wildfire
Legislative Description
Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act
Transportation and public works
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Subcommittee on Aviation12/12/2025
Transportation And Infrastructure12/11/2025
Full Bill Text
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