The LASSO Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program funding pilot projects that test the use of unmanned aerial systems (drones) to humanely gather and manage wild horses and burros on federal lands. The legislation allocates $100,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these pilot projects, which will be awarded to organizations including universities with expertise in drone technology and a commitment to equine welfare. The grants may also support using drones for humane fertility control and herd-health efforts. Grant recipients must submit reports on their pilot project results to Congress and the public within 180 days of completing their studies, and must also provide evaluations to the House Agriculture Committee and the Department of Agriculture on the broader potential uses of drones for ranching and animal care.
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