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UAS National Airspace Integration Act
2/20/2024, 12:15 PM
Summary of Bill S 1927
Bill 118 s 1927, also known as the UAS National Airspace Integration Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill aims to address the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, into the national airspace.
The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a UAS traffic management system to ensure the safe and efficient operation of drones in the airspace. It also calls for the development of standards and regulations for UAS operators, as well as the implementation of technology to detect and avoid collisions with other aircraft.
Additionally, the bill addresses privacy concerns related to the use of drones, requiring operators to obtain consent before conducting surveillance activities over private property. It also includes provisions for the protection of critical infrastructure and national security interests from potential threats posed by drones. Overall, the UAS National Airspace Integration Act seeks to promote the responsible and safe integration of drones into the national airspace, while also addressing concerns related to privacy and security. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to regulate the growing use of drones in the United States.
The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a UAS traffic management system to ensure the safe and efficient operation of drones in the airspace. It also calls for the development of standards and regulations for UAS operators, as well as the implementation of technology to detect and avoid collisions with other aircraft.
Additionally, the bill addresses privacy concerns related to the use of drones, requiring operators to obtain consent before conducting surveillance activities over private property. It also includes provisions for the protection of critical infrastructure and national security interests from potential threats posed by drones. Overall, the UAS National Airspace Integration Act seeks to promote the responsible and safe integration of drones into the national airspace, while also addressing concerns related to privacy and security. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to regulate the growing use of drones in the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 1927
UAS National Airspace Integration Act
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to submit to Congress a comprehensive integration strategy for unmanned aircraft systems (commonly referred to as drones), including civil unmanned aircraft systems operating in controlled airspace. The FAA must brief Congress every six months on the status of the implementation of the strategy and any revisions to the strategy.
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Current Status of Bill S 1927
Bill S 1927 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2023. Bill S 1927 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 12, 2023. Bill S 1927's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 12, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1927
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1927
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1927
UAS National Airspace Integration Act
UAS National Airspace Integration Act
A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to develop a comprehensive unmanned aircraft system integration strategy, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1927
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