Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
What this bill does
H.R. 10304, the Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act, would amend federal aviation law to require manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) to provide a safety statement to the initial operator of a drone when it is first activated. Operators would be required to electronically acknowledge that they have read and understood the statement. The Federal Aviation Administration would be responsible for setting and periodically updating the required content of these safety statements, which must cover applicable laws and regulations, airspace and flight restrictions, methods for determining lawful operation, safety recommendations, and potential penalties for unsafe or unlawful drone use. The FAA would also issue an example safety statement within 120 days of enactment, though manufacturers would not be required to use that specific example, and the agency would review and update the statement requirements periodically, including within 18 months of enactment and annually thereafter. The bill also repeals an earlier, related provision from a 2016 aviation law.
The bill primarily affects drone manufacturers, who would bear new compliance obligations, and drone operators, who would receive standardized safety information before first using a device. It also assigns ongoing regulatory responsibilities to the FAA.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 8, 2026, by Rep. James Gallagher and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has not yet been voted on, and no further action has occurred beyond introduction.
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Official summary
The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on September 15, 2026.
Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10304 do?
- H.R. 10304, the Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act, would amend federal aviation law to require manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) to provide a safety statement to the initial operator of a drone when it is first activated. Operators would be required to electronically acknowledge that they have read and understood the statement. The Federal Aviation Administration would be responsible for setting and periodically updating the required content of these safety statements, which must cover applicable laws and regulations, airspace and flight restrictions, methods for determining lawful operation, safety recommendations, and potential penalties for unsafe or unlawful drone use. The FAA would also issue an example safety statement within 120 days of enactment, though manufacturers would not be required to use that specific example, and the agency would review and update the statement requirements periodically, including within 18 months of enactment and annually thereafter. The bill also repeals an earlier, related provision from a 2016 aviation law. The bill primarily affects drone manufacturers, who would bear new compliance obligations, and drone operators, who would receive standardized safety information before first using a device. It also assigns ongoing regulatory responsibilities to the FAA. The bill was introduced in the House on September 8, 2026, by Rep. James Gallagher and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has not yet been voted on, and no further action has occurred beyond introduction.
- Has H.R. 10304 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Sep 2026, H.R. 10304 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10304?
- H.R. 10304 was sponsored by Rep. James Gallagher [R-CA1] (Republican-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10304?
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (15 Sep 2026).
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