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Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026

5/13/2026, 4:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 4309

This bill, titled "A bill to amend title 49, United States Code," is designated as S. 4309 in the 119th session of Congress. It aims to establish a pilot program for small, nonlethal deescalation unmanned aircraft for use in law enforcement and public safety efforts. The bill includes provisions for this specific program and potentially additional purposes related to unmanned aircraft use.

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Current Status of Bill S 4309

Bill S 4309 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2026. Bill S 4309 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 15, 2026.  Bill S 4309's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4309

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4309

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4309

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a pilot program for small, nonlethal deescalation unmanned aircraft to be used for law enforcement and public safety, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a pilot program for small, nonlethal deescalation unmanned aircraft to be used for law enforcement and public safety, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Esmeralda Hayes

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1 month ago

This bill good for safety. Overall, good idea.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4309

James C. Justice
James C. Justice
West VirginiaIndependent

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