To require the Secretary of Defense to carry out an operational experimentation program to evaluate the military utility of optionally piloted vehicle rotary-wing aircraft, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To require the Secretary of Defense to carry out an operational
experimentation program to evaluate the military utility of optionally piloted vehicle
rotary-wing aircraft, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers. The main policy domain is Transportation, Defense, Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
transportation operators and travelers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, transportation operators and travelers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helicopter Operational Versatility and Enhanced Readiness Act of 2025 or the HOVER Act of 2025.
- Section idb0079d5447a8486fb8738d46dfe407b5: 2. Operational experimentation program for optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) rotary-wing aircraft Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To require the Secretary of Defense to carry out an operational experimentation program to evaluate the military utility of optionally piloted vehicle rotary-wing aircraft, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Defense, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
This bill, To require the Secretary of Defense to carry out an operational experimentation program to evaluate the military utility of optionally piloted vehicle rotary-wing aircraft, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- transportation operators and travelers
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- transportation operators and travelers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → The Secretary identified in the operative section
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