US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 6618In Second Chamber

Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act

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Overview

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study how drones interfere with efforts to suppress wildfires on public lands. The FAA will investigate drone incursions within temporary flight restrictions established due to wildfires, assessing the impact on suppression timelines, response unit deployment, and government spending. The study will also explore potential solutions like counter-drone technology and educational materials to mitigate these disruptions.

Key provisions

The FAA must conduct a study on drone incursions during wildfire suppression.
The study will analyze data from the past five years regarding drone incursions and their impact.
The study will evaluate the feasibility of using counter-drone systems.
The study will assess the effectiveness of various methods to prevent drone incursions, including the use of force and seizure.
The FAA must disseminate educational materials about the effects of drone incursions.
The FAA will consult with the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture.
A report summarizing the study's findings and recommendations is due within 18 months.

Who is affected

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Department of the Interior
Department of Agriculture
Wildfire Suppression Personnel
Drone Operators

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Legislative history

16 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Jan 21, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jan 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 16, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 471.

Mar 16, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-548.

Mar 16, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-548.

Mar 24, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 24, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2654)

Mar 24, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Mar 24, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6618.

Mar 24, 2026House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2654-2655)

Mar 24, 2026House

Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Mar 25, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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3/24/2026HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2654)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
3/24/2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Passage without roll call

Mar 24, 2026HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2654)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Mar 24, 2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act

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