What does Preamble of Public Safety UAS Readiness Act do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program The grant program is for unmanned aircraft system pilot training The bill has other purposes beyond pilot training

What does SHORT TITLE. of Public Safety UAS Readiness Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Public Safety UAS Readiness Act.

What does UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM PILOT TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM. of Public Safety UAS Readiness Act do?

This section establishes the Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot Training Grant Program administered by the Secretary of Transportation through the Federal Aviation Administration. The program awards grants to eligible entities to support training of unmanned aircraft system pilots, including public safety personnel, certified remote pilots, and public safety UAS instructors. Eligible activities include establishing training programs, purchasing unmanned aircraft systems, and covering reasonable administrative costs. To receive a grant, entities must submit a comprehensive plan detailing how funds will be used for training and operations, including risk management and airspace coordination. Training programs must adhere to Federal laws, regulations, and specific standards from organizations like the National Wildfire Coordinating Group and ASTM International. The Secretary will prioritize grants to entities engaged in high-risk operations, operating in underserved regions, demonstrating multi-agency coordination, or lacking training capacity. Recipients must submit annual reports detailing training activities, certifications, deployments, and challenges. The Act authorizes $10,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to carry out this section.

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Public Safety UAS Readiness Act

Last updated: 4/23/2026 · Introduced: 4/23/2026

Author: Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Secretary of Transportation is required to establish a grant program for unmanned aircraft system pilot training, including for public safety personnel and certified remote pilots.
The grant program will award funds to eligible entities to support training programs, purchase unmanned aircraft systems, and cover administrative costs, with a focus on high-risk operations and underserved regions.
The program is authorized to receive $10,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to carry out the grant program and support the training of unmanned aircraft system pilots.

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