This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement recommendations from two previous government reports about integrating unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, into the national airspace. The FAA Administrator must follow guidance from a 2023 Government Accountability Office report and a 2022 Department of Transportation Inspector General audit that both identified challenges and improvements needed for drone integration. Starting within one year of the bill's enactment and annually through 2028, the FAA must brief Congress on its progress implementing these recommendations, including milestones, performance metrics, associated costs, and any regulatory or policy changes needed to safely integrate drones into U.S. airspace. The bill does not appropriate specific funding amounts but requires the FAA to estimate future federal resources and investments necessary to complete the integration process. This legislation essentially creates accountability measures to ensure the FAA follows through on previously identified recommendations for allowing drones to operate safely alongside traditional aircraft.
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