Public Safety UAS Readiness Act
Drone Training Grants for First Responders
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It is actively moving forward, but no further meetings or votes have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has support from both parties, most small spending bills struggle to pass on their own unless they are added to a much larger piece of legislation.
Key Points
- This bill creates a new grant program to help police, fire departments, and medical teams learn how to fly drones for emergency missions. The goal is to make sure first responders can use this technology safely and effectively during rescues or disasters.
- Agencies can use the money to buy drones for training, create lesson plans on flight safety, and teach pilots how to manage data. It also covers the costs of sending staff to training and hiring instructors.
- The program would provide $10 million each year from 2026 through 2029. The government will prioritize giving money to departments in rural areas or those that handle very dangerous situations but currently lack the budget for drone training.
- To receive a grant, a department must submit a detailed plan. This plan must explain how they will follow federal flight rules, maintain their equipment, and protect the privacy of the public while using drones.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Public Safety UAS Readiness Act
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