U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10304: Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act
Status: In committee, September 15, 2026
To amend title 49, United States Code, to revise small unmanned aircraft system safety standards, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend title 49, United States Code, to revise small unmanned aircraft system safety standards, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 8, 2026:
A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to revise small unmanned aircraft system safety standards, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act . SECTION 2. Drone safety statement modernization (a) In general Section 44805 of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (h) by inserting (excluding requirements under subsection (i)) after requirements of this section ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (i) Safety statements (1) In general The manufacturer of a small unmanned aircraft system shall-- (A) make available to the initial operator of such system the safety statement described in paragraph (2) at the time such operator activates such system for the first time; and (B) require such operator to electronically acknowledge that the operator has read and understands each component of the safety statement. (2) Requirements The Administrator shall develop, maintain, and periodically review and revise requirements for the safety statement required under paragraph (1), which shall include-- (A) information on, and sources of, laws and regulations applicable to the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems, including-- (i) authorizations or regulations depending on the type of operation an individual is conducting and the qualifications or certification of the individual operating such system; and (ii) requirements regarding …
Sponsors
- Gallagher, James (R) · primary sponsor
- Dina Titus (D, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- : Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
- : Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- : Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Department of Transportation, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Civil actions and liability, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation and airports, Transportation safety and security
Common questions
- What is HB10304?
- HB10304 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act.
- What does HB10304 do?
- In its own words: To amend title 49, United States Code, to revise small unmanned aircraft system safety standards, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB10304?
- In committee as of September 15, 2026. Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (September 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10304?
- Gallagher, James (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB10304?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10304
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