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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Troy E. Nehls

Republican · TX · Representative

Votes with party: 96.3% (510 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (23)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

2025-05-24

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2025-05-23

Plain-English Summary

The federal government would test using drones equipped with de-escalation tools—such as speakers, lights, or non-lethal devices—to respond to certain emergency situations instead of sending police or other personnel into potentially dangerous confrontations. The pilot program would allow selected cities or regions to deploy these drones to assess whether they can safely reduce tensions and prevent violence during crises. Law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and communities participating in the program would gather data on effectiveness and safety to help determine if this approach should be expanded nationwide.

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Subjects

Transportation and Public Works

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