A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The ACERO Act directs NASA to use its Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations project to improve how we respond to wildfires from the air. The Administrator is tasked with using NASA-developed tools to research and develop technologies that assist in wildfire response efforts. This includes improving aircraft technology, data exchange, and coordination between different agencies. The Act allows for collaboration with various government and commercial partners. It also includes specific restrictions on purchasing unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign entities. Finally, NASA must submit annual reports regarding these activities through the year 2030.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill improves wildfire response capabilities through advanced aircraft technology and coordination.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill aims to enhance the management and response to wildfires.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill directs NASA to conduct research and development for wildfire response technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Wildfire Response: The bill directs the development of advanced aircraft technologies and airspace management to assist in the management and coordination of aerial assets during wildfires (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Enhanced Communication: The Act aims to facilitate information sharing and real-time data exchange for wildfire response teams (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Better Situational Awareness: The development of an interoperable platform could provide better situational awareness of aerial assets during wildfire response (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Coordinated Agency Efforts: The establishment of a multi-agency concept of operations could enable better coordination of aerial activities among Federal, State, and local government agencies (Section 2(b)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Procurement Restrictions: The Administrator is prohibited from procuring unmanned aircraft systems if they are manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity, unless a specific waiver is granted (Section 2(d)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill improves wildfire response capabilities through advanced aircraft technology and coordination. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill aims to enhance the management and response to wildfires.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs NASA to conduct research and development for wildfire response technologies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Improved wildfire response provides safety benefits to rural communities prone to fires.
- 2/24/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2/23/2026
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2241)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2241)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 390.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2241-2242)
- Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2/20/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-501.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.
- 1/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
- 1/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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