We have received text from H.R. 8492: Public Safety UAS Readiness Act. This bill was received on 2026-04-23, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The bill known as the Public Safety UAS Readiness Act aims to establish a grant program under the Department of Transportation, specifically through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to support the training of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) pilots. Here are the main components of what the bill would accomplish:
Grant Program Establishment
The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with creating a program that awards grants to various entities (referred to as "covered entities") for activities that help train UAS pilots.
Eligible Activities for Grants
Covered entities that receive grants can use the funds for several purposes, including:
- Developing training programs for UAS operations, which includes creating curricula and instructional materials.
- Purchasing unmanned aircraft systems that adhere to federal safety standards for training purposes.
- Covering administrative costs related to the training program, including participation support, staff travel, and facility use.
Requirements for Grant Recipients
To qualify for the grants, an entity must demonstrate:
- Management capacity for handling federal funds.
- A comprehensive plan detailing how the funds will be used to develop and sustain UAS training and operations. This includes information on administration, risk management, safety protocols, and legal compliance.
- Compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations in regards to the training programs established under the grant.
Training Program Standards
The training programs funded by the grants must be operated in accordance with federal standards, and the curriculum must be managed by recognized nonprofit organizations focused on public safety training. Modifications to the curriculum need official approval from the managing organization.
Grant Selection Priorities
When awarding grants, the Secretary will prioritize applications from entities that:
- Conduct high-risk operations or serve underserved regions.
- Show evidence of collaboration across multiple agencies.
- Align their training proposals with standards from relevant federal and safety organizations.
- Lack existing capacity for UAS training.
Reporting Requirements
Entities receiving grants must provide annual reports to the Secretary, detailing:
- The number and types of personnel trained.
- Certifications of public safety UAS instructors.
- Challenges and recommendations related to the training program.
The Secretary will also produce annual reports to Congress summarizing the grant program's progress and making recommendations for improvements.
Authorization of Funding
The bill authorizes funding of $10,000,000 annually for each fiscal year from 2026 to 2029 to support the grant program.
Definitions
Simplified definitions within the bill clarify terms such as:
- Certified remote pilot: A pilot certified to operate UASs under relevant federal regulations.
- Covered entity: Various public safety organizations, such as fire departments or law enforcement agencies, that can apply for grants.
- High-risk operation: UAS missions carried out in environments where failure could cause serious harm or disruptions.
Relevant Companies
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Representative Suhas Subramanyam Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Suhas Subramanyam:
- H.R.8493: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to establish an interagency working group on peer-to-peer behavioral health programs for law enforcement officers and first responders, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8492: Public Safety UAS Readiness Act
- H.R.8427: Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026
- H.R.8191: Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026
- H.R.7968: Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act
- H.R.7779: HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Representative Suhas Subramanyam on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Subramanyam.
Representative Suhas Subramanyam Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Suhas Subramanyam is worth $2.8M, as of May 5th, 2026. This is the 226th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Subramanyam has approximately $1.1M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Suhas Subramanyam's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Subramanyam.
2026 Virginia's 10th Congressional District Election
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Approximately $11,477,211 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Virginia's 10th congressional district election.
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