[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 648 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 648

Expressing support for the designation of September 13th through 19th, 
           2021, as ``National Drone Safety Awareness Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 17, 2021

Mr. Larsen of Washington (for himself, Mr. Graves of Louisiana, and Ms. 
    Davids of Kansas) submitted the following resolution; which was 
     referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of September 13th through 19th, 
           2021, as ``National Drone Safety Awareness Week''.

Whereas nearly 900,000 drones are registered in the United States;
Whereas the number of registered drones is nearly 3 times the number of 
        registered crewed aircraft;
Whereas more than 240,000 remote pilots are certified by the Federal Aviation 
        Administration to conduct commercial operations in accordance with 
        Federal regulations;
Whereas more than 500,000 drones are registered for recreational use and 
        operated in accordance with or within the programming of a community-
        based organization's set of safety guidelines, which are developed in 
        coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration;
Whereas the Federal Aviation Administration began offering The Recreational UAS 
        Safety Test or TRUST on June 22, 2021, and 17 test administrators have 
        issued 90,000 completion certificates to test takers;
Whereas drones have the potential to produce societal, economic, and 
        environmental benefits in the United States;
Whereas public safety agencies are utilizing drones to assist first responders, 
        provide greater situational awareness, and combat fires;
Whereas drones are addressing the occupational hazards associated with various 
        types of infrastructure inspection and repair activities;
Whereas drones are being used to conduct lifesaving search and rescue missions, 
        assess and survey damage after natural disasters, and conduct wildlife 
        research;
Whereas drones are an important tool in science, technology, engineering, and 
        mathematics educational programs;
Whereas the demand for drone delivery of consumer products, medications, and 
        food is increasing;
Whereas ensuring that all drone pilots yield the right of way to crewed aircraft 
        and adhere to specified airspace limitations, including temporary flight 
        restrictions, is necessary to ensure the safe integration of drones into 
        the National Airspace System;
Whereas the safe, secure, and efficient integration of drones into the National 
        Airspace System can foster technological advances and innovation in the 
        United States, create and support American jobs, and improve global 
        competitiveness of American aerospace companies;
Whereas a strong drone safety culture will enhance the public's acceptance of 
        this fast-growing, innovative technology; and
Whereas the designation of a ``National Drone Safety Awareness Week'' will raise 
        public awareness about the importance of drone safety throughout the 
        United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of a ``National Drone Safety 
        Awareness Week'';
            (2) recognizes the importance of drone safety; and
            (3) supports a strong and robust partnership between the 
        Federal Aviation Administration and stakeholders to ensure all 
        drone operators understand the importance of drone safety.
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