To prescribe zoning authority with respect to commercial unmanned aircraft systems and to preserve State, local, and Tribal authorities and private property with respect to unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, provides federal Aviation Administration updates to navigable airspace Section 44801 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (14)Immediate reaches of airspaceThe, and creates preservation of State, local, and Tribal authorities with respect to civil unmanned aircraft systems Congress finds the following: Using its constitutional authority to regulate commerce among the States. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, appropriations, and preemption. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Transportation, Civil Rights, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Defines definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Provides federal Aviation Administration updates to navigable airspace Section 44801 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (14)Immediate reaches of airspaceThe...
- Creates preservation of State, local, and Tribal authorities with respect to civil unmanned aircraft systems Congress finds the following: Using its constitutional authority to regulate commerce among the States...
- Requires preservation of local zoning authority for unmanned aircraft take-off and landing zones Subject to the succeeding provisions of this section, nothing in this Act shall limit or affect the authority of a State...
- Requires rights to operate Subject to subsection (b), a State, local, or Tribal government may not adopt, maintain, or enforce any law, rule, or standard that unreasonably or substantially impedes— the ascent or descent...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, provides federal Aviation Administration updates to navigable airspace Section 44801 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (14)Immediate reaches of airspaceThe, and creates preservation of State, local, and Tribal authorities with respect to civil unmanned aircraft systems Congress finds the following: Using its constitutional authority to regulate commerce among the States.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Transportation, Civil Rights, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill defines definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, provides federal Aviation Administration updates to navigable airspace Section 44801 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (14)Immediate reaches of airspaceThe, and creates preservation of State, local, and Tribal authorities with respect to civil unmanned aircraft systems Congress finds the following: Using its constitutional authority to regulate commerce among the States.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Aviation operators and passengers affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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