H.R. 6618: Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-12-11 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-03-16):
Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study the effects of unmanned aircraft system (i.e., drone) incursions on wildfire suppression on public lands.
Specifically, the FAA must study drone operations in any airspace for which the FAA issued a temporary flight restriction because of a wildfire on land managed by the Departments of Agriculture or the Interior. Among other things, the study must determine the number of occurrences over the last five years in which a drone incursion interfered with wildfire suppression and estimate the effects of each occurrence.
The study must also evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of (1) deploying counter-drone systems to detect, mitigate, and prevent drone incursions during wildfire suppression operations; and (2) disseminating educational materials related to the effects of the incursions on wildfire suppression operations.
The FAA must submit a report to Congress on the study's findings and any related recommendations.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Elijah Crane | R AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Joe Neguse | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Juan Ciscomani | R AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Marcy Kaptur | D OH 2026-01-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 6618 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 6618?
H.R. 6618 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act.
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The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 6618 are available on congress.gov.
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