Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 6460, bipartisan legislation introduced by the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Mann) and the gentlewoman from Kansas (Ms. Davids). The FAA reports there are more than 370,000 registered recreational drones in the U.S. However, the FAA's new interpretation of language in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and 2024 has now restricted these authorized recreational drone users to only class E2 airspace, airspace designated for airports. This restriction was not the intent of Congress and leaves many lawful drone users unable to frequent the spaces that they are used to flying in and doing so safely. Without change, there will likely be significant confusion amongst recreational hobbyists who are simply trying to do what they have always been allowed to do. The bipartisan H.R. 6460 makes a technical correction to the current statute, authorizing the FAA, through its existing approval process, to permit eligible recreational drone flights in certain class E controlled airspace.”