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This bill, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a drone infrastructure inspection grant program and a drone education and workforce training grant program. The bill authorizes $50 million in funding for each program for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The infrastructure inspection grants can be used by government entities to purchase or lease eligible small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) made by U.S. companies, support their operational capabilities, and build program management capacity. The education and training grants are for workforce development activities related to drone technology at higher education institutions. The bill defines key terms like "critical infrastructure" and "covered foreign entity" to provide context and ensure the grants are used responsibly.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5315/all-info