Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act

3/12/2024, 11:02 AM

Summary of Bill S 1817

Bill 118 s 1817, also known as the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a grant program that would provide funding for the use of drones in inspecting critical infrastructure such as bridges, roads, and pipelines.

The bill aims to improve the efficiency and safety of infrastructure inspections by utilizing drone technology. Drones have the ability to access hard-to-reach areas and provide detailed visual data that can help identify potential issues before they become major problems.

Under the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, eligible entities such as state and local governments, as well as private companies, would be able to apply for grants to support the implementation of drone inspection programs. The grants would cover the costs associated with purchasing drones, training personnel, and conducting inspections. The bill includes provisions to ensure that the use of drones for infrastructure inspections complies with all relevant regulations and privacy laws. It also requires recipients of the grants to report on the results of their drone inspections to the appropriate authorities. Overall, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act aims to promote the use of innovative technology to improve the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure in the United States.

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Current Status of Bill S 1817

Bill S 1817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill S 1817 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 6, 2023.  Bill S 1817's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1817

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1817

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsHigher educationInfrastructure development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1817

Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant ActDrone Infrastructure Inspection Grant ActA bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish in the Department of Transportation a drone infrastructure inspection grant program and a drone education and training grant program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1817

R
Jacky Rosen
Nevada(Democrat)
R
Richard Blumenthal
Connecticut(Democrat)
R
John Boozman
Arkansas(Republican)

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