Restrict the purchase of drones manufactured by certain foreign companies for use by American first responders.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Drones for First Responders Act?
The Drones for First Responders Act, known as H.R. 3786, has remained in the Subcommittee on Aviation since June 5, 2025. The House committee must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on them. This bill has seen no recorded progress for 13 months, which makes its path forward difficult.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Drones for First Responders Act (H.R. 3786 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8416 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8416 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Elise Stefanik (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.