National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Aug 2024): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 527.
What this bill does
This bill would support the research and development of drones and advanced air mobility technologies in the United States. It aims to foster domestic manufacturing and secure supply chains for these systems. The legislation would establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal efforts and develop a strategic plan. It also directs agencies like NASA and NIST to create research institutes and develop technical standards, while the National Science Foundation would support related STEM education.
The bill affects federal agencies involved in science, technology, and transportation, as well as educational institutions and private companies. It specifically prohibits the use of funds authorized by this bill for purchasing technology from certain foreign countries, such as China, Russia, and Iran, except for research purposes. The Government Accountability Office would also report on the federal government's use of foreign-made drone technology.
H.R. 3560 was introduced on May 22, 2023, and has been ordered reported with amendments by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill has been discharged from other committees and committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, with the next step being potential consideration and a vote on the House floor.
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Official summary
National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act
This bill establishes programs and requirements to support domestic research and development of unmanned aircraft systems (e.g., drones) and advanced air mobility (e.g., new aircraft models that transport passengers, goods, and services more efficiently or to areas that are difficult to reach).
For example, the bill establishes an interagency working group to coordinate federal efforts and develop a strategic plan to support this technology. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the procurement and use of foreign-made technology by the federal government.
In addition, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) must establish a program to create institutes that support interdisciplinary research into this technology through public-private partnerships. The National Institute of Standards and Technology must also support these institutes and develop technical standards for this technology, such as security standards.
The National Science Foundation must support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and training about this technology, such as though grants to educational institutions and nonprofits.
The bill also directs several agencies to research the potential of this technology and how it can be integrated into their programs and activities, including NASA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration.
The bill specifically prohibits using any funds that are authorized under this bill to purchase, acquire, or operate technology from North Korea, China, Russia, Iran, or any other foreign country of concern, other than to further research and development of U.S. technology.
Timeline
13 Aug 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 527.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3560 do?
- This bill would support the research and development of drones and advanced air mobility technologies in the United States. It aims to foster domestic manufacturing and secure supply chains for these systems. The legislation would establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal efforts and develop a strategic plan. It also directs agencies like NASA and NIST to create research institutes and develop technical standards, while the National Science Foundation would support related STEM education. The bill affects federal agencies involved in science, technology, and transportation, as well as educational institutions and private companies. It specifically prohibits the use of funds authorized by this bill for purchasing technology from certain foreign countries, such as China, Russia, and Iran, except for research purposes. The Government Accountability Office would also report on the federal government's use of foreign-made drone technology. H.R. 3560 was introduced on May 22, 2023, and has been ordered reported with amendments by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill has been discharged from other committees and committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, with the next step being potential consideration and a vote on the House floor.
- Has H.R. 3560 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3560. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3560?
- H.R. 3560 was sponsored by Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (R-OK), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3560?
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 527. (13 Aug 2024).
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