arrow_back Back to App

Airship Research: Safety, Humanitarian Aid, and Sustainable Air Cargo Transport.

This Act aims to promote research and innovation in airship technology to enhance safety, reduce noise, and improve environmental impacts within U.S. aviation systems. Citizens may benefit in the future from new, more sustainable cargo transport options and more effective humanitarian aid delivery to inaccessible areas. It establishes a competitive grant program for research involving universities, industry, and government.
Key points
Financial Support for Airship Research: Establishes a competitive grant program for airship research and development, available to teams from universities, industry, and government.
Objective: To improve safety, reduce noise, and increase the resilience of aviation systems, focusing on environmentally friendly cargo transportation.
Potential Applications: Airships are intended for use in delivering humanitarian aid and supporting disaster response efforts.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9381
Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
Process start date: 2024-08-16
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-flash-latest
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AIRSHIP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9381.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial Support for Airship Research: Establishes a competitive grant program for airship research and development, available to teams from universities, industry, and government.
  • Objective: To improve safety, reduce noise, and increase the resilience of aviation systems, focusing on environmentally friendly cargo transportation.
  • Potential Applications: Airships are intended for use in delivering humanitarian aid and supporting disaster response efforts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

CATEGORIES

Transport Environment Public Investments