summary
Introduced
08/02/2022
08/02/2022
In Committee
08/02/2022
08/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish in the Department of Transportation a drone infrastructure inspection grant program and a drone education and training grant program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes two grant programs within the Department of Transportation. The first is a Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Program that provides funding to governmental entities to facilitate the use of eligible small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) for critical infrastructure projects. The second is a Drone Education and Workforce Training Grant Program that provides funding to educational institutions for workforce training related to drone technology. The bill defines key terms, sets the federal share of project costs, and authorizes $50 million in funding for each program for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 08/02/2022)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4744/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4744/BILLS-117s4744is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4744/BILLS-117s4744is.pdf.pdf |
Loading...