What does Preamble of Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program. The grant program is intended to support the use of unmanned aerial systems. The purpose of the program is to support humane roundup and management of wild horses and burros.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act.

What does WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND BURROS UAS PROGRAM. of Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act do?

This section amends the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. It establishes a UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Program for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The Secretary is required to allocate $100,000 annually for grants to pilot projects testing the use of drones for gathering and managing wild horses and burros. Grants will be awarded to organizations with expertise in drone technology and a commitment to equine welfare. Pilot projects may also focus on humane fertility control application and herd-health efforts. Reports on the results of funded pilot projects must be made available to Congress and the public within 180 days of each study's conclusion. Grant recipients must also submit a report evaluating the potential uses of UAS for ranching, animal care, and environmental stewardship to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Department of Agriculture.

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Leveraging Aerial Systems for Stewardship Operations (LASSO) Act

Last updated: 10/24/2025 · Introduced: 10/24/2025

Author: Eugene Vindman (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a grant program to fund pilot projects using unmanned aerial systems (drones) for managing wild horses and burros, including humane roundup, fertility control, and herd health.
It requires the Secretary of the Interior to allocate $100,000 annually for these grants, prioritizing organizations with drone technology expertise and a commitment to equine welfare.
Grant recipients must report on the potential uses of drones for ranching, animal care, and environmental stewardship to Congress and the Department of Agriculture.

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