Bill · H.R. 10304· House(119-HR-10304)
Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act
- Introduced
- 9/8/2026
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- James Gallagher
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code regarding small unmanned aircraft systems. It requires manufacturers to provide a safety statement to initial operators when they first activate their system. Operators must then electronically acknowledge that they have read and understood the statement. The Administrator is tasked with developing and reviewing the specific requirements for these safety statements. These requirements include information on laws, airspace restrictions, and potential consequences for unsafe operation.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2
Provides consumers with clearer safety and legal guidance when operating drones.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
Likely to benefit from clearer safety guidelines for drone operation.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+1
Likely to benefit from clearer safety guidelines for drone operation.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
Imposes additional compliance requirements on drone manufacturers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety Awareness: Manufacturers must provide a safety statement to the initial operator at the time of first activation, which includes recommendations for using systems in ways that promote the safety of persons and property (Section 2(a)(1)(A) and Section 2(a)(2)(D)).
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Clearer Legal Guidance: The safety statement will include information on laws, regulations, and authorizations applicable to different types of operations (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Airspace Safety Information: Operators will receive information regarding temporary flight restrictions and other airspace restrictions specific to unmanned aircraft systems (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
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Awareness of Consequences: The bill requires the statement to include potential consequences for operating a system in an unsafe or unlawful manner, including enforcement actions (Section 2(a)(2)(E)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory Electronic Acknowledgement: Operators are required to electronically acknowledge that they have read and understand every component of the safety statement (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1Good For Business Owners-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/15/2026
- Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 9/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada