Bill · H.R. 6647· House(119-HR-6647)
Drone Safety Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Kean
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Drone Safety Enhancement Act," aims to facilitate collaboration between NASA and the FAA. The focus is on research regarding unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility. NASA's Administrator is tasked with working alongside the FAA Administrator, other federal agencies, and representatives from academia and industry. This research includes work on UTM and autonomous capabilities. Additionally, the Administrator must brief specific congressional committees on the progress of this research within 18 months of the act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The act directs NASA to continue research on unmanned aircraft systems and autonomous capabilities.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Industry representatives are explicitly included in the collaboration to drive research and development.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill's focus on research and development in autonomous aviation and advanced air mobility supports the growth of new aviation sectors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Enhanced Research and Development: Under Section 2(a) and 2(b), the bill promotes research into autonomous aviation, unmanned aircraft systems, and advanced air mobility. This research is intended to help ensure United States competitiveness as the National Airspace System evolves.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Business Owners+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island