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Recreational Drone Empowerment Act, the official text

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119 HR 6460 : Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2026-03-25
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IIB 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6460 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2026 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
AN ACT To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify exceptions for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes. 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Recreational Drone Empowerment Act .
2. Clarifying recreational operations of drone systems
Section 44809(c)(2)(C) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in the heading by inserting and Class E after Uncontrolled ; and
(2) by inserting , Class E airspace above Class G airspace, or a Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E surface area after Class G airspace .
Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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