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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 3598Transportation and Public Works

Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025

INTRO MAY 23· LAST ACTION MAY 24

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Voters should care about this bill because it explores new ways to handle extremely dangerous situations like active shooter events, which have become a tragic reality in many communities. If successful, this program could provide law enforcement with additional tools to de-escalate threats and reduce harm without directly engaging with lethal force, potentially saving lives of both civilians and officers. If the bill becomes law, it could lead to changes in police tactics, a new role for drone technology in public safety, and a boost for domestic drone manufacturing. If it doesn't pass, law enforcement might miss out on exploring a new, potentially safer approach to handling critical incidents, and the technology might not be developed and regulated in this specific way.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Establishes a pilot program through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the use of small, nonlethal deescalation drones by law enforcement during active shooter events.

This initiates the testing and evaluation of new technology for police response, aiming to improve safety.

PROVISION 02

Requires the pilot program to develop protocols for reviewing nonlethal weapons, training law enforcement, and ensuring safe operations for these drones.

This ensures a structured and safe approach to integrating new drone technology into police work, addressing both technical and human elements.

PROVISION 03

Mandates that any nonlethal deescalation unmanned aircraft used under the pilot program must be manufactured in the United States.

This provision supports domestic manufacturing and could create jobs within the U.S. drone industry.

PROVISION 04

Directs the FAA to initiate rulemaking after the program concludes to create a process for law enforcement to get approval to operate these drones and for manufacturers to test them.

This creates a clear pathway for the technology to be officially adopted and regulated for widespread use by law enforcement if the pilot program proves successful.

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3 EVENTS

MAY 24

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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MAY 23

Introduced in House

INTROREFERRAL

MAY 23

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 3598

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedMay 23, 2025

Last actionMay 24, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 23, 2025

House BillHR 3598Transportation and Public Works

Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025

INTRODUCED MAY 23, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 24, 2025

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Introduced
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Establishes a pilot program through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review the use of small, nonlethal deescalation drones by law enforcement during active shooter events.

This initiates the testing and evaluation of new technology for police response, aiming to improve safety.

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Requires the pilot program to develop protocols for reviewing nonlethal weapons, training law enforcement, and ensuring safe operations for these drones.

This ensures a structured and safe approach to integrating new drone technology into police work, addressing both technical and human elements.

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Mandates that any nonlethal deescalation unmanned aircraft used under the pilot program must be manufactured in the United States.

This provision supports domestic manufacturing and could create jobs within the U.S. drone industry.

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Directs the FAA to initiate rulemaking after the program concludes to create a process for law enforcement to get approval to operate these drones and for manufacturers to test them.

This creates a clear pathway for the technology to be officially adopted and regulated for widespread use by law enforcement if the pilot program proves successful.

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Not later than 2 months after the date of enactment.

FAA Administrator shall establish the deescalation drone pilot program.

Not later than 3 months after the conclusion of the pilot program.

FAA Administrator shall submit a report on the pilot program results to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.

Not later than 60 days after submitting the report required by subsection (b)(6).

FAA Administrator shall initiate rulemaking to create an approval process for operating nonlethal deescalation unmanned aircraft.

GLOSSARY

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Unmanned Aircraft (Drone): An aircraft that operates without a human pilot on board, often controlled remotely or autonomously.
Nonlethal Weapon: A weapon, device, or munition designed to incapacitate individuals or property while minimizing fatalities, permanent injury, or undesired damage, with effects intended to be reversible.
Deescalation: The process of reducing the intensity of a conflict or dangerous situation.
Active Shooter Event: A situation where an individual is actively attempting to kill people using weapons or explosives, posing a significant risk to human life, and would continue to do so without immediate intervention.
Pilot Program: A small-scale, experimental program designed to test a new idea or approach before implementing it more widely.
Rulemaking: The process by which government agencies create and issue regulations to implement and enforce laws.

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3 EVENTS

MAY 24, 25

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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MAY 23, 25

Introduced in House

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MAY 23, 25

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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