H.R. 10304 · In committee · Transportation and Public Works

Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act

Sponsor: James Gallagher (R-CA)

What it does

• Requires manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft systems to provide a safety statement to the initial operator at first activation.
• Requires the operator to electronically acknowledge reading and understanding each component of the safety statement.
• Directs the FAA Administrator to develop, maintain, and periodically review safety statement requirements covering applicable laws, airspace restrictions, safety recommendations, and enforcement consequences.
• Directs the FAA Administrator to issue an example safety statement within 120 days of enactment that manufacturers may—but are not required to—adopt.

Latest action

Sep 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Transportation and Infrastructure