Senate bill · S. 4309 (119th Congress)
Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: James C. Justice (U.S. Senator for West Virginia, Republican)
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Summary
The bill would add a section to federal aviation law establishing a pilot program for law enforcement and public safety agencies to use small, nonlethal unmanned aircraft in deescalation situations, while keeping in place the existing prohibition on arming drones with dangerous weapons.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Apr 15, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Apr 15, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Apr 15, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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