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119th Congress · H.R. 6460 · Passed Origin

Recreational Drone Empowerment Act

This bill expands the areas in which recreational unmanned aircraft systems (i.e., drones) are authorized to fly. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has various classifications for airspace, including Class E airspace, which is controlled airspace that is comprised of multiple sectors (e.g., Classes E1 to E5). Class E airspace includes sectors that (1) generally begin where Class G airspace (i.e., uncontrolled airspace) ends, and (2) are associated with an airport surface area or a surface level extension to another class of airspace. Under current law, recreational drones may generally operate in certain circumstances from a fixed site, including within Class B, C, or D airspace. They may also operate within Class G airspace (1) up to 400 feet above ground level, without prior FAA authorization; and (2) over 400 feet above ground level with prior FAA authorization. The FAA has interpreted current law to allow recreational drone operations in Class E2 airspace designated for an airport and prohibit recreational drone operations in other Class E sectors. The bill specifies that the FAA may authorize recreational drones to operate at fixed site locations in Class E airspace that is above Class G airspace; or designated as an extension to a Class B, C, D, or E surface area.

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SubjectsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsLicensing and registrationsTransportation safety and security

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Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 203 (Thursday, December 4, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MANN:H.R. 6460.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.[Page H5052]

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Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] · [R-KS-1] · M000871
    Rep-KS-1 current · 3 terms · @RepMann · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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M000871
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Tracey Mann
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Tracey
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Robert
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Mann
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1976-12-17
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1
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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344 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1601
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (8)

  • Aviation (house) · house · rank 9
  • Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development (house) · house · rank 6
  • House Committee on Agriculture (house) · house · rank 12 · site
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 16 · site
  • Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture (house) · house · rank 7
  • Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (house) · house · rank 9
  • Water Resources and Environment (house) · house · rank 8

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District offices (2)

  • 317 Houston Street, Suite A, Manhattan, KS, 66502 · 785-370-7277 · 39.1779965,-96.5610325
  • 100 Military Avenue, Suite 203, Dodge City, KS, 67801 · 620-682-7340 · 37.7540121,-100.0163018

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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MANN, TRACEY ROBERT
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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2026-06-04
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2026-06-04
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$1,220,354.74
total_disbursements
$415,221.50
cash_on_hand_end_period
$2,558,830.08
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$0.00
coverage_start_date
2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-03-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (1)

  • Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] · [D-KS-3] · D000629 · Co-sponsored 2025-12-04 · original
    Dem-KS-3 current · 4 terms · @RepDavids · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-03-25T18:55:01ZReferred To
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee [House Standing]
    2026-03-16T17:37:50ZReported By
    2025-12-18T18:52:08ZMarkup By
    2025-12-18T18:51:53ZDischarged from
    2025-12-04T14:02:05ZReferred To
    ↳ Aviation Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (17)

  • 2026-03-25IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-03-24 16:55:38FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-03-24 16:55:37FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2659)
  • 2026-03-24 16:55:37Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  • 2026-03-24 16:49:02FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6460.
  • 2026-03-24 16:49:01FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2659-2660)
  • 2026-03-24 16:49:00FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2026-03-16CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.
  • 2026-03-16CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-549.
  • 2026-03-16Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-549.
  • 2025-12-18Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • 2025-12-18Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-12-18Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
  • 2025-12-05Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • 2025-12-04IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2025-12-04IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-12-04IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-03-27T02:53:22Z
    Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-03-26T03:08:23Z
    Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-03-26T03:08:23Z
    To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify exceptions for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-03-17T03:38:21Z
    Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
  • Display Title2025-12-16T06:53:16Z
    Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-12-16T06:53:15Z
    Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-12-16T06:48:19Z
    To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify exceptions for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

07 · 2026-03-16 · Reported to House

Recreational Drone Empowerment Act

This bill expands the areas in which recreational unmanned aircraft systems (i.e., drones) are authorized to fly.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has various classifications for airspace, including Class E airspace, which is controlled airspace that is comprised of multiple sectors (e.g., Classes E1 to E5). Class E airspace includes sectors that (1) generally begin where Class G airspace (i.e., uncontrolled airspace) ends, and (2) are associated with an airport surface area or a surface level extension to another class of airspace.

Under current law, recreational drones may generally operate in certain circumstances from a fixed site, including within Class B, C, or D airspace. They may also operate within Class G airspace (1) up to 400 feet above ground level, without prior FAA authorization; and (2) over 400 feet above ground level with prior FAA authorization.

The FAA has interpreted current law to allow recreational drone operations in Class E2 airspace designated for an airport and prohibit recreational drone operations in other Class E sectors.

The bill specifies that the FAA may authorize recreational drones to operate at fixed site locations in Class E airspace that is

  • above Class G airspace; or
  • designated as an extension to a Class B, C, D, or E surface area.

Related bills

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Laws

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  • H. Rept. 119-549

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 6460, Recreational Drone Empowerment Act2026-02-03T20:06:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on December 18, 2025

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