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LEGISLATION/H.R. 6618

Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act

119-HR-6618119th CongressIntroduced Dec 11, 2025Transportation and Public Works
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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. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5](D-OR-5)
4 cosponsors

Summary

Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study the effects of unmanned aircraft system (i.e., drone) incursions on wildfire suppression on public lands.

Specifically, the FAA must study drone operations in any airspace for which the FAA issued a temporary flight restriction because of a wildfire on land managed by the Departments of Agriculture or the Interior. Among other things, the study must determine the number of occurrences over the last five years in which a drone incursion interfered with wildfire suppression and estimate the effects of each occurrence. 

The study must also evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of (1) deploying counter-drone systems to detect, mitigate, and prevent drone incursions during wildfire suppression operations; and (2) disseminating educational materials related to the effects of the incursions on wildfire suppression operations.

The FAA must submit a report to Congress on the study's findings and any related recommendations.

Subjects

Aviation and airportsCongressional oversightFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsTransportation safety and security

Actions (16)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 25, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 24, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2654)
Mar 24, 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.
Mar 24, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6618.
Mar 24, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2654-2655)
Mar 24, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 24, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
Mar 16, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-548.
Mar 16, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-548.
Mar 16, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Dec 12, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 11, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025Library of Congress
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