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LEGISLATION/H.R. 390

ACERO Act

119-HR-390119th CongressIntroduced Jan 14, 2025Science, Technology, Communications
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsor

Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20](R-CA-20)
7 cosponsors

Summary

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act or the ACERO Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project. The ACERO project conducts research and development activities regarding aerial response to wildfires using uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and other advanced aviation technologies. It is administered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 

The bill directs the ACERO project to address airspace management and deconfliction during wildfire response efforts, including through real-time information sharing among response teams and the development of a platform to provide situational awareness of aerial assets. The bill also directs the ACERO project to establish a multiagency concept of operations to facilitate the coordination of aerial wildfire response among federal, state, and local government agencies. NASA must consult with other federal agencies and departments to avoid duplication of these efforts. 

NASA generally may not procure UAS manufactured or assembled by specified foreign entities, including entities domiciled in or controlled by China, for use by the ACERO project.

Subjects

AsiaAviation and airportsChinaEmergency planning and evacuationFiresIntergovernmental relationsPublic contracts and procurementResearch and development

Actions (16)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 24, 2026Senate
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 23, 2026House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 23, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2241)
Feb 23, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2241)
Feb 23, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 390.
Feb 23, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2241-2242)
Feb 23, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 23, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.
Feb 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-501.
Feb 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-501.
Feb 20, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
Jun 11, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 11, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jan 14, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025Library of Congress
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