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To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for unmanned aircraft system pilot training, and for other purposes.
4/24/2026, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8492
H.R. 8492, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 23, 2026, aims to mandate the Secretary of Transportation to create a grant program focused on unmanned aircraft system pilot training. The bill includes provisions for this training initiative and likely additional objectives to enhance the utilization and safety of unmanned aircraft systems.
Current Status of Bill HR 8492
Bill HR 8492 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8492 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8492's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of April 23, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8492
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8492
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8492
To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for unmanned aircraft system pilot training, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for unmanned aircraft system pilot training, and for other purposes.
Comments
Rafael Yu
775
2 days ago
How will this bill help train drone pilots? People in my community could benefit.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8492
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