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Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act

USA119th CongressHR-6618| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
Janelle S. Bynum

Janelle S. Bynum

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (4)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Elijah Crane (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on the effects of drone incursions on wildfire suppression. This study, to be performed in consultation with the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture, will focus specifically on federal lands where temporary flight restrictions are in place due to wildfires. The study must determine, for the five most recent calendar years, the number of instances where private drones interfered with wildfire suppression. For each occurrence, it will estimate the impact on the length of time required for suppression , any associated delays in deploying aerial firefighting units, and the resulting increase in federal expenditures. Furthermore, the Administrator will evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of various actions to prevent drone incursions, including the use of counter-drone radio towers, the application of reasonable force to disable or destroy drones, drone seizure methods, and the dissemination of educational materials. A report detailing the study's findings and recommendations must be submitted to Congress within 18 months of the Act's enactment.

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Timeline
Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 16, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
Mar 16, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-548.
  • December 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 12, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • January 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • January 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 16, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.


  • March 16, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-548.

Transportation and Public Works

Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act

USA119th CongressHR-6618| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
This legislation requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on the effects of drone incursions on wildfire suppression. This study, to be performed in consultation with the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture, will focus specifically on federal lands where temporary flight restrictions are in place due to wildfires. The study must determine, for the five most recent calendar years, the number of instances where private drones interfered with wildfire suppression. For each occurrence, it will estimate the impact on the length of time required for suppression , any associated delays in deploying aerial firefighting units, and the resulting increase in federal expenditures. Furthermore, the Administrator will evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of various actions to prevent drone incursions, including the use of counter-drone radio towers, the application of reasonable force to disable or destroy drones, drone seizure methods, and the dissemination of educational materials. A report detailing the study's findings and recommendations must be submitted to Congress within 18 months of the Act's enactment.

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Timeline
Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 16, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.
Mar 16, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-548.
  • December 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 12, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • January 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • January 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 16, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.


  • March 16, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-548.
Janelle S. Bynum

Janelle S. Bynum

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (4)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Elijah Crane (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted