National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Dec 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
What this bill does
This bill would create a coordinated federal initiative called the "National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative" within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. This initiative would aim to advance research and development in drone technology and advanced air mobility. It would involve various federal agencies, including NASA and the Department of Energy, in supporting these efforts.
The bill also includes specific provisions related to drone regulation and procurement. It would limit the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) ability to regulate drones used for research under certain conditions. Additionally, it would prohibit the purchase or use of drones manufactured in China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, with an exception for research aimed at improving U.S. capabilities to counter drones.
H.R. 9376 was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2022 by Representative Frank Lucas. As of the information provided, its status is "Introduced," meaning it has been proposed but has not yet moved through the legislative process for potential enactment. The next step would typically involve committee review and potential votes in the House.
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Official summary
National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Act
This bill establishes the National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to advance relevant technologies and capabilities related to unmanned aircraft systems (or drones). It also requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Standards and Technology, the Department of Energy, and various other federal agencies to support research, development, and related activities concerning drones.
Additionally, the bill (1) limits the Federal Aviation Administration's authority to regulate drones that are flown for research purposes and meet conditions to limit risks to other aircraft; and (2) prohibits the purchase or operation of a drone from China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, except for research to improve U.S. capabilities to counter drones.
Timeline
2 Dec 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9376 do?
- This bill would create a coordinated federal initiative called the "National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative" within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. This initiative would aim to advance research and development in drone technology and advanced air mobility. It would involve various federal agencies, including NASA and the Department of Energy, in supporting these efforts. The bill also includes specific provisions related to drone regulation and procurement. It would limit the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) ability to regulate drones used for research under certain conditions. Additionally, it would prohibit the purchase or use of drones manufactured in China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, with an exception for research aimed at improving U.S. capabilities to counter drones. H.R. 9376 was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2022 by Representative Frank Lucas. As of the information provided, its status is "Introduced," meaning it has been proposed but has not yet moved through the legislative process for potential enactment. The next step would typically involve committee review and potential votes in the House.
- Has H.R. 9376 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9376. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9376?
- H.R. 9376 was sponsored by Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (R-OK), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9376?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. (2 Dec 2022).
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