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Recognizing the roles and contributions of the men and women in the public safety community who operate unmanned aircraft systems.

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What This Bill Does

This resolution thanks people who operate unmanned aircraft systems (drones) for public safety work. It also encourages public officials and the public safety community to recognize "National Unmanned Aircraft System Operator Public Safety Day" on January 13, 2023.

Who It Affects

Men and women who operate unmanned aircraft systems in public safety roles like law enforcement, public safety officials and the public safety community.

Key Provisions

The House of Representatives thanks operators of unmanned aircraft systems working in public safety in the United States. (Resolved section 1) The House promotes the profession by encouraging the public safety community and public officials to recognize "National Unmanned Aircraft System Operator Public Safety Day". (Resolved section 2) KEY FACTS FROM THE BILL: Operating unmanned aircraft systems in national airspace is rapidly increasing and creates opportunities for public safety and government officials. Professional operators must be highly trained and skilled. Becoming such an operator requires completing Federal Aviation Administration part 107 training or acquiring a Federal Aviation Administration certificate of authorization.

Important Definitions

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Effective Date

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IV 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 34 Recognizing the roles and contributions of the men and women in the public safety community who operate unmanned aircraft systems. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JANUARY 12, 2023 Mr. NORMAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of the men and women in the public safety community who operate un- manned aircraft systems. Whereas the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system is rapidly increasing, which raises opportunities for public safety and government of- ficials; Whereas professional operators of such systems that are op- erating in the public safety arena must be highly trained and skilled to provide the necessary level of care to sup- port their communities; Whereas becoming such an operator requires completing the Federal Aviation Administration part 107, or acquiring a Federal Aviation Administration certificate of authoriza- tion; and VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:57 Jan 12, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR34.IH HR34 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 2 •HRES 34 IH Whereas the purposes of ‘‘National Unmanned Aircraft Sys- tem Operator Public Safety Day’’, celebrated on January 13, 2023, are— (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of the operators of unmanned aircraft sys- tems acting in the best interest of public safety in their communities; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the proficiency and commitment of operators of un- manned aircraft systems required to assist law enforce- ment with successful support: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) thanks operators of unmanned aircraft sys- 2 tems working in the area of public safety in the 3 United States; and 4 (2) promotes the profession by encouraging the 5 public safety community and public officials to rec- 6 ognize ‘‘National Unmanned Aircraft System Oper- 7 ator Public Safety Day’’. 8 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:57 Jan 12, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR34.IH HR34 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB

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