H.R. 6460

119th Congress

In Committee

Recreational Drone Empowerment Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]KS· Introduced 4 December 2025
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Cosponsors

17

Actions

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Amendments

2

Committees

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

25 March 2026·4 months ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 20 March 2026

Recreational Drone Empowerment Act

This bill expands the areas in which recreational unmanned aircraft systems (i.e., drones) are authorized to fly.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has various classifications for airspace, including Class E airspace, which is controlled airspace that is comprised of multiple sectors (e.g., Classes E1 to E5). Class E airspace includes sectors that (1) generally begin where Class G airspace (i.e., uncontrolled airspace) ends, and (2) are associated with an airport surface area or a surface level extension to another class of airspace.

Under current law, recreational drones may generally operate in certain circumstances from a fixed site, including within Class B, C, or D airspace. They may also operate within Class G airspace (1) up to 400 feet above ground level, without prior FAA authorization; and (2) over 400 feet above ground level with prior FAA authorization.

The FAA has interpreted current law to allow recreational drone operations in Class E2 airspace designated for an airport and prohibit recreational drone operations in other Class E sectors.

The bill specifies that the FAA may authorize recreational drones to operate at fixed site locations in Class E airspace that is

  • above Class G airspace; or
  • designated as an extension to a Class B, C, D, or E surface area.

Timeline

17 actions

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    25 March 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    24 March 2026 · Floor

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2659-2660)

    24 March 2026 · Floor

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6460.

    24 March 2026 · Floor

  5. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2659)

    24 March 2026 · Floor

  6. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

    24 March 2026 · Floor

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    24 March 2026 · Floor

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.

    16 March 2026 · Calendars

  9. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-549.

    16 March 2026 · Committee

  10. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-549.

    16 March 2026 · Committee

  11. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    18 December 2025 · Committee

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    18 December 2025 · Committee

  13. Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged

    18 December 2025 · Committee

  14. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    5 December 2025 · Committee

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    4 December 2025 · IntroReferral

  16. Introduced in House

    4 December 2025 · IntroReferral

  17. Introduced in House

    4 December 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]KS

Cosponsors

  • Democrat1100%

Classification

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Legislative subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsLicensing and registrationsTransportation safety and security

Committees

2

  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To4 Dec 2025
    • Discharged from18 Dec 2025
    • Markup By18 Dec 2025
    • Reported By16 Mar 2026

    • Aviation Subcommittee

      • Referred to5 Dec 2025

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To25 Mar 2026

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