Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
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AI-generatedSummary: Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
Please note: Because no official bill text or description was provided, this summary is based solely on the bill's title and legislative history. It may not fully capture all provisions of the legislation.
Based on its title, the Recreational Drone Empowerment Act appears to address rules and regulations surrounding the recreational (hobby) use of drones — small unmanned aircraft flown for personal enjoyment rather than commercial purposes. The bill may aim to ease, clarify, or update existing federal requirements that recreational drone users must follow, potentially reducing burdensome restrictions that hobbyists have faced under rules set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
This bill would most directly affect everyday Americans who fly drones as a hobby — whether for photography, racing, or general recreation. Depending on its specific provisions, it could change registration requirements, flight restrictions, or other rules that currently apply to non-commercial drone operators. It passed the House by voice vote under a procedure typically used for less controversial measures, and has been sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for further review.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 25, 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 25, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6460.
Mar 24, 2026Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 24, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2659-2660)
Mar 24, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 24, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 24, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2659)
Mar 24, 2026Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-549.
Mar 16, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.
Mar 16, 2026Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-549.
Mar 16, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 18, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2025Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
Dec 18, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Dec 5, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 4, 2025Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025