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HOUSE 6618119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act

Last Action
3/25/2026

Actions

  • 2026-03-25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-03-24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-03-24On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2654)
  • 2026-03-24Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • 2026-03-24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6618.
  • 2026-03-24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2654-2655)
  • 2026-03-24Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-03-16Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
  • 2026-03-16Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-548.
  • 2026-03-16Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-548.
  • 2026-01-21Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • 2026-01-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-12-12Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • 2025-12-11Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2025-12-11Introduced in House

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CRS Summary

As of 2026-03-16 (07)

Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study the effects of unmanned aircraft system (i.e., drone) incursions on wildfire suppression on public lands.

Specifically, the FAA must study drone operations in any airspace for which the FAA issued a temporary flight restriction because of a wildfire on land managed by the Departments of Agriculture or the Interior. Among other things, the study must determine the number of occurrences over the last five years in which a drone incursion interfered with wildfire suppression and estimate the effects of each occurrence. 

The study must also evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of (1) deploying counter-drone systems to detect, mitigate, and prevent drone incursions during wildfire suppression operations; and (2) disseminating educational materials related to the effects of the incursions on wildfire suppression operations.

The FAA must submit a report to Congress on the study's findings and any related recommendations.

Cosponsors (4)

  • Elijah Crane (R-AZ)
  • Joe Neguse (D-CO)
  • Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)
  • Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)

Subjects

  • Aviation and airports
  • Congressional oversight
  • Fires
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Transportation safety and security
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