Support the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for infrastructure inspections; implementation of the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant (DIIG) program from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law No: 118-63); FAA and TSA rulemaking on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation of drones; drones as first responders; drone provisions in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill (H.R. 9170); drone provisions in the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations bill (H.R. 9310); drone provisions in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill (H.R. 8845); surface transportation reauthorization; the Build America 250 Act (H.R. 8870).
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 9170, H.R. 9310, H.R. 8845, H.R. 8870