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US S1817

US S1817
Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act


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Introduced
06/06/2023
In Committee
06/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th 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 a Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Program and a Drone Education and Workforce Training Grant Program within the Department of Transportation. The Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Program provides funding to governmental entities to facilitate the use of eligible small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) for critical infrastructure projects, with a focus on improving efficiency, safety, and reducing carbon emissions. The Drone Education and Workforce Training Grant Program provides funding to educational institutions for workforce training related to small unmanned aircraft system technology. The bill specifies eligibility requirements, the use of grant funds, and the federal share of project costs, as well as authorizes $50 million in funding for each program in fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/06/2023)

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