<strong>Lucas Introduces Bill to Accelerate Unmanned Aircraft Systems Development and Deployment</strong>

Washington, DC– Today, Ranking Member Frank Lucas introduced a bill to improve research, development, and deployment of civilian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and to accelerate the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry. 

The National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Act is cosponsored by Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee Ranking Member Brian Babin (R-TX), Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-TX), and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA). 

The legislation is critical for developing the domestic UAS and AAM industries, which must be strong, safe, and secure to compete with China. The bill will provide for a coordinated federal initiative across research and mission agencies to support UAS research and development activities and ensure U.S. leadership in unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility technologies.

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