IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1226 
Expressing support for the designation of November 16–22, 2020, as 
‘‘National Drone Safety Awareness Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 
Mr. LARSEN of Washington (for himself, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, and Ms. 
DAVIDS of Kansas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of November 16– 
22, 2020, as ‘‘National Drone Safety Awareness Week’’. 
Whereas more than 1,720,000 drones are registered in the 
United States; 
Whereas the number of registered drones is nearly six times 
the number of registered crewed aircraft; 
Whereas more than 199,000 remote drone pilots are certified 
by the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct com-
mercial drone operations in accordance with Federal reg-
ulations; 
Whereas more than 1,220,000 drones are registered for rec-
reational use and operated in accordance with or within 
the programming of a community-based organization’s 
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set of safety guidelines that are developed in coordination 
with the Federal Aviation Administration; 
Whereas public safety agencies are utilizing drones to assist 
first responders, provide greater situational awareness, 
and combat fires; 
Whereas drones are addressing the occupational hazards as-
sociated with various types of infrastructure inspection 
and repair activities; 
Whereas drones are being used to conduct lifesaving search 
and rescue missions, assess and survey damage after nat-
ural disasters, and conduct wildlife research; 
Whereas drones are an important tool in science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics educational programs; 
Whereas drones have the potential to produce tremendous so-
cial, economic, and environmental benefits in the United 
States; 
Whereas the demand for regular and routine advanced drone 
operations, including drone delivery of consumer prod-
ucts, medications, and food, is increasing; 
Whereas ensuring small drone pilots yield the right of way to 
other aircraft and adhere to specified airspace limita-
tions, including temporary flight restrictions, is necessary 
to ensure the safe integration of drones into the National 
Airspace System; 
Whereas the safe, secure, and efficient integration of drones 
into the National Airspace System can foster techno-
logical advances and innovation in the United States, cre-
ate and support American jobs, and improve the global 
competitiveness of American aerospace companies; 
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Whereas a strong drone safety culture will enhance the 
public’s acceptance of this fast-growing, innovative tech-
nology; and 
Whereas the designation of a ‘‘National Drone Safety Aware-
ness Week’’ will raise public awareness about the impor-
tance of drone safety throughout all 50 States and the 
territories of the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of a ‘‘National 
Drone Safety Awareness Week’’; 
(2) recognizes the importance of drone safety; 
and 
(3) supports a strong and robust partnership 
between the Federal Aviation Administration and 
stakeholders to ensure all drone operators under-
stand the importance of drone safety. 
Æ 
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