H.R. 390Passed one chamberAI & technology
NASA to expand wildfire aircraft research under new ACERO Act
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 390 directs NASA to expand wildfire aircraft and drone research, with $15 million authorized for fiscal year 2026.45-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 390, the ACERO Act, directs NASA to continue and expand research improving how firefighting aircraft and drones respond to wildfires, including airspace management, real-time data sharing, equipment tracking, and coordination among federal, state, and local agencies. It generally bars NASA from buying drones from certain foreign companies flagged as national security concerns, though exceptions are allowed with congressional notification. NASA must report to Congress annually through 2030 on the program's progress.
Who does it affect?
NASA, federal wildfire response agencies, and state and local firefighting organizations coordinating aerial operations. People living in wildfire-prone areas could be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
The bill focuses on research, technology, and coordination rather than creating new agencies or changing ground firefighting operations, aiming to make aerial wildfire response faster and better coordinated.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $15 million authorized
- fiscal year 2026
- for NASA wildfire research
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
ACERO Act
- Introduced:
- January 14, 2025
- Latest action:
- February 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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