To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires operation of public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems Section 44806(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1)(B)— in clause (i) by striking or at the end; in clause (ii). It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Criminal Justice, Environmental Groups, Transportation, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could gain revenue opportunities, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires operation of public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems Section 44806(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1)(B)— in clause (i) by striking or at the end; in clause (ii)...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires operation of public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems Section 44806(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1)(B)— in clause (i) by striking or at the end; in clause (ii).
Key Policy Areas
Criminal Justice, Environmental Groups, Transportation, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires operation of public actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems Section 44806(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1)(B)— in clause (i) by striking or at the end; in clause (ii).
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
- Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Nehls (for himself, Mr. Stanton, and Mr. Williams of …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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