Expressing support for the designation of November 16-22, 2020, as "National Drone Safety Awareness Week".

IV 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. RES. 1226 Expressing support for the designation of November 16–22, 2020, as ‘‘National Drone Safety Awareness Week’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOVEMBER 17, 2020 Mr. LARSEN of Washington (for himself, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, and Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of November 16– 22, 2020, as ‘‘National Drone Safety Awareness Week’’. Whereas more than 1,720,000 drones are registered in the United States; Whereas the number of registered drones is nearly six times the number of registered crewed aircraft; Whereas more than 199,000 remote drone pilots are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct com- mercial drone operations in accordance with Federal reg- ulations; Whereas more than 1,220,000 drones are registered for rec- reational use and operated in accordance with or within the programming of a community-based organization’s VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Nov 18, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR1226.IH HR1226 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 1226 IH set of safety guidelines that are developed in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration; Whereas public safety agencies are utilizing drones to assist first responders, provide greater situational awareness, and combat fires; Whereas drones are addressing the occupational hazards as- sociated with various types of infrastructure inspection and repair activities; Whereas drones are being used to conduct lifesaving search and rescue missions, assess and survey damage after nat- ural disasters, and conduct wildlife research; Whereas drones are an important tool in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educational programs; Whereas drones have the potential to produce tremendous so- cial, economic, and environmental benefits in the United States; Whereas the demand for regular and routine advanced drone operations, including drone delivery of consumer prod- ucts, medications, and food, is increasing; Whereas ensuring small drone pilots yield the right of way to other aircraft and adhere to specified airspace limita- tions, including temporary flight restrictions, is necessary to ensure the safe integration of drones into the National Airspace System; Whereas the safe, secure, and efficient integration of drones into the National Airspace System can foster techno- logical advances and innovation in the United States, cre- ate and support American jobs, and improve the global competitiveness of American aerospace companies; VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Nov 18, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR1226.IH HR1226 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 1226 IH Whereas a strong drone safety culture will enhance the public’s acceptance of this fast-growing, innovative tech- nology; and Whereas the designation of a ‘‘National Drone Safety Aware- ness Week’’ will raise public awareness about the impor- tance of drone safety throughout all 50 States and the territories of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the designation of a ‘‘National 2 Drone Safety Awareness Week’’; 3 (2) recognizes the importance of drone safety; 4 and 5 (3) supports a strong and robust partnership 6 between the Federal Aviation Administration and 7 stakeholders to ensure all drone operators under- 8 stand the importance of drone safety. 9 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Nov 18, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR1226.IH HR1226 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS