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NASA Technology Boosts Wildfire Response: Better Aerial Coordination and Safety.

This law mandates NASA to use advanced tools and technologies to significantly improve the coordination and effectiveness of aerial assets during wildfire response operations. The goal is to enhance real-time data sharing and airspace management, leading to faster response times, better protection of life and property, and reduced economic damage for citizens in fire-prone areas.
Key points
NASA will develop new technologies and airspace management systems to make aircraft and drones more effective in fighting wildfires.
The law restricts the use of drones manufactured by certain foreign entities for security purposes, though waivers are possible.
It requires improved real-time data exchange and coordination among Federal, State, and local emergency response agencies.
$15 million is authorized for Fiscal Year 2025 to fund these critical safety programs.
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Print number: 118_HR_8118
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]
Process start date: 2024-04-23