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LIFT Act of 2025

8/8/2025, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4686

The bill "To direct the Secretary of Transportation to expand Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 23, 2025 (H.R. 4686). The main objective of the bill is to instruct the Secretary of Transportation to enhance Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for unmanned aircraft systems, with additional unspecified purposes outlined in the bill's text.

Current Status of Bill HR 4686

Bill HR 4686 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 23, 2025. Bill HR 4686 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 23, 2025.  Bill HR 4686's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of July 23, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4686

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4686

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4686

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to expand Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to expand Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.

Comments

Eden Pugh profile image

Eden Pugh

413

4 months ago

I think this bill is great! It will help with drone operations and make things easier. Who will this bill help the most?

Sylas Shannon profile image

Sylas Shannon

409

4 months ago

I'm really looking forward to the potential changes this bill could bring. It's exciting to think about the possibilities that could come from expanding operations for unmanned aircraft systems. Can't wait to see how this all plays out!