Bill > HR6605

This bill requires the Comptroller General (the head of the Government Accountability Office) to conduct a comprehensive study on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, and submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment. The report must cover a wide range of topics, including the current usage of drones by federal, state, local, and tribal agencies, their procurement practices, and recommendations for legal and policy improvements. Specifically, the report will need to detail the number of drones deployed by different agencies, their origin (including those purchased from adversarial nations), domestic production levels, usage frequency and purposes, operator training and certification, governing authorities and protocols, privacy protections, and existing countermeasures against potential drone-related threats. The bill aims to provide a comprehensive overview of drone usage across government agencies and identify potential areas for improvement in drone technology, procurement, regulation, and operational practices.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6605/all-info