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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 22, 2023
National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act
This bill establishes programs and requirements to support domestic research and development of unmanned aircraft systems (e.g., drones) and advanced air mobility (e.g., new aircraft models that transport passengers, goods, and services more efficiently or to areas that are difficult to reach).
For example, the bill establishes an interagency working group to coordinate federal efforts and develop a strategic plan to support this technology. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the procurement and use of foreign-made technology by the federal government.
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In addition, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) must establish a program to create institutes that support interdisciplinary research into this technology through public-private partnerships. The National Institute of Standards and Technology must also support these institutes and develop technical standards for this technology, such as security standards.
The National Science Foundation must support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and training about this technology, such as though grants to educational institutions and nonprofits.
The bill also directs several agencies to research the potential of this technology and how it can be integrated into their programs and activities, including NASA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration.
The bill specifically prohibits using any funds that are authorized under this bill to purchase, acquire, or operate technology from North Korea, China, Russia, Iran, or any other foreign country of concern, other than to further research and development of U.S. technology.
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Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] · R–OK
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 527.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Committee on Oversight and Accountability discharged.
Committee on Oversight and Accountability discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-630, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-630, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Homeland Security, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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