Bill would require drone makers to give buyers a new safety statement
In markupH.R. 10304Latest action
Sponsor: James Gallagher · Representative · CA
AIDecoded by AI · checked against the recordRead the official text
Official title: Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
Read the official bill on Congress.govIn plain words
The plain-language version comes first. The official text is always the reference.
New drone owners would have to confirm they read a safety statement before using their device.
35-second read · 4 questions answered below
What does this do?
This bill replaces current safety notice requirements for small drone manufacturers with a new "safety statement" that must be shown during initial device setup. Owners must electronically confirm they read and understood it before using the drone. The FAA will define the statement's required content and create a model example, and must review these rules within 18 months and then annually.
Who does it affect?
Drone manufacturers must update their setup processes, and everyday buyers of small drones will see and acknowledge the new safety statement before first use.
Why does it matter?
The change affects how safety information is communicated to drone users but does not alter the actual rules for flying drones.
AI-drafted summary. Check it against the official text before you act on it.
Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Sep 8, 2026.
After that text, a committee agreed on Sep 15, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
Read the official bill on Congress.govMake the call
Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 8, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 15, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.