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HR5829Referred to Committee

Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-10-24
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Eugene Simon Vindman
Eugene Simon Vindman
Democrat · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 90.5% (603 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Veterans$4,000k

Full profile: /officials/V000138

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

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

  • Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16)Original· 2025-10-24

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-10-24

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-10-24

Previously

  • Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-10-24

Plain-English Summary

This bill would allow federal land managers to use drones and other aerial systems to monitor and manage wildlife and natural resources on public lands more efficiently. The technology could help with tasks like counting animal populations, detecting wildfires, removing invasive species, and protecting endangered animals without disturbing sensitive ecosystems. The bill affects federal agencies, conservation groups, and the public lands they manage.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Animals
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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