ACERO Act

119 HR 390 EH: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 390

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To utilize the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations project of NASA to improve aerial responses to wildfires, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act or the ACERO Act.

2.Advanced capabilities for emergency response operations (a)In generalThe Administrator shall leverage NASA-developed tools and technologies to conduct research and development activities under the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project, or appropriate successor project or projects, to improve aerial responses to wildfires. (b)GoalsThe research and development activities conducted under subsection (a) may include the following: (1)Advanced aircraft technologies and airspace management efforts to assist in the management, deconfliction, and coordination of aerial assets during wildfire response efforts. (2)Information sharing and real-time data exchange for wildfire response teams. (3)Development of an interoperable platform to provide situational awareness of aerial assets during wildfire response. (4)Establishment of a multi-agency concept of operations, which may involve Federal, State, and local government agencies, to enable coordination of aerial activities for wildfire response. (c)CollaborationIn carrying out this section, the Administrator— (1)may coordinate and collaborate with other Federal, State, and local government agencies, regional organizations, and commercial partners and academic institutions involved in wildfire management; and (2)shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consult with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to avoid duplication of activities. (d)Prohibition (1)In generalExcept as provided in this subsection, the Administrator may not procure an unmanned aircraft system to conduct activities described in this section if such unmanned aircraft system is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity. (2)ExemptionThe Administrator may waive the prohibition under paragraph (1) on a case-by-case basis if the Administrator— (A)determines that the procurement of an unmanned aircraft system is— (i)in the national interest of the United States; and (ii)necessary for the sole purpose of improving aerial responses to wildfires; and (B)notifies the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not later than 30 days after a determination in the affirmative under subparagraph (A). (e)Annual reportsNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report describing the activities, including results, carried out pursuant to this section. Each such report, at minimum, shall contain the following: (1)A description of any research and development activities. (2)A description of the Administrator’s activities pursuant to subsection (c). (3)An identification of any topics related to improvement of aerial responses to wildfires that could benefit from further research. (4)A description of any continuing efforts under this section. (5)Any other information determined appropriate by the Administrator. (f)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2)Covered foreign entityThe term covered foreign entity has the meaning given such term in section 1822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31). (3)NASAThe term NASA means the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (4)Unmanned aircraft systemThe term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code. Passed the House of Representatives February 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

118 HR 390 IH: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 390IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 14, 2025Mr. Fong (for himself and Ms. McClellan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyA BILLTo utlitize the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations project of NASA to improve aerial responses to wildfires, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act or the ACERO Act.2.Advanced capabilities for emergency response operations(a)In generalThe Administrator shall leverage NASA-developed tools and technologies to conduct research and development activities under the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project to improve aerial responses to wildfires.(b)GoalsThe research and development activities conducted under subsection (a) shall, to the extent practicable, address the following:(1)Advanced aircraft technologies and airspace management efforts to assist in the management, deconfliction, and coordination of aerial assets during wildfire response efforts.(2)Information sharing and real-time data exchange for wildfire response teams.(3)Development of an interoperable platform to provide situational awareness of aerial assets during wildfire response.(4)Establishment of a multi-agency concept of operations, which may involve Federal, State, and local government agencies, to enable coordination of aerial activities for wildfire response.(c)CollaborationIn carrying out this section, the Administrator—(1)may coordinate and collaborate with other Federal, State, and local government agencies, regional organizations, and commercial partners and academic institutions involved in wildfire management; and(2)shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consult with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to avoid duplication of activities.(d)Prohibition(1)In generalExcept as provided in this subsection, the Administrator may not procure an unmanned aircraft system to conduct activities described in this section if such unmanned aircraft system is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.(2)ExemptionThe Administrator may waive the prohibition under paragraph (1) on a case-by-case basis if the Administrator—(A)determines that the procurement of an unmanned aircraft system is—(i)in the national interest of the United States; and(ii)necessary for the sole purpose of improving aerial responses to wildfires; and(B)notifies the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not later than 30 days after a determination in the affirmative under subparagraph (A).(e)Annual reportsNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report describing the activities, including results, carried out pursuant to this section. Each such report, at minimum, shall contain the following:(1)A description of any research and development activities.(2)A description of the Administrator’s activities pursuant to subsection (c).(3)An assessment of the effectiveness of such activities in preventing injuries and loss of life, protecting property, and reducing economic damage.(4)An identification of any topics related to improvement of aerial responses to wildfires that could benefit from further research.(5)A description of any continuing efforts under this section.(6)Any other information determined appropriate by the Administrator.(f)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to carry out this section.(g)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(2)Covered foreign entityThe term covered foreign entity has the meaning given such term in section 1822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31).(3)NASAThe term NASA means the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(4)Unmanned aircraft systemThe term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code.

118 HR 390 : Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 390IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 24, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo utilize the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations project of NASA to improve aerial responses to wildfires, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act or the ACERO Act.2.Advanced capabilities for emergency response operations(a)In generalThe Administrator shall leverage NASA-developed tools and technologies to conduct research and development activities under the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project, or appropriate successor project or projects, to improve aerial responses to wildfires.(b)GoalsThe research and development activities conducted under subsection (a) may include the following:(1)Advanced aircraft technologies and airspace management efforts to assist in the management, deconfliction, and coordination of aerial assets during wildfire response efforts.(2)Information sharing and real-time data exchange for wildfire response teams.(3)Development of an interoperable platform to provide situational awareness of aerial assets during wildfire response.(4)Establishment of a multi-agency concept of operations, which may involve Federal, State, and local government agencies, to enable coordination of aerial activities for wildfire response.(c)CollaborationIn carrying out this section, the Administrator—(1)may coordinate and collaborate with other Federal, State, and local government agencies, regional organizations, and commercial partners and academic institutions involved in wildfire management; and(2)shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consult with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to avoid duplication of activities.(d)Prohibition(1)In generalExcept as provided in this subsection, the Administrator may not procure an unmanned aircraft system to conduct activities described in this section if such unmanned aircraft system is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.(2)ExemptionThe Administrator may waive the prohibition under paragraph (1) on a case-by-case basis if the Administrator—(A)determines that the procurement of an unmanned aircraft system is—(i)in the national interest of the United States; and(ii)necessary for the sole purpose of improving aerial responses to wildfires; and(B)notifies the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not later than 30 days after a determination in the affirmative under subparagraph (A).(e)Annual reportsNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report describing the activities, including results, carried out pursuant to this section. Each such report, at minimum, shall contain the following:(1)A description of any research and development activities.(2)A description of the Administrator’s activities pursuant to subsection (c).(3)An identification of any topics related to improvement of aerial responses to wildfires that could benefit from further research.(4)A description of any continuing efforts under this section.(5)Any other information determined appropriate by the Administrator.(f)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(2)Covered foreign entityThe term covered foreign entity has the meaning given such term in section 1822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31).(3)NASAThe term NASA means the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(4)Unmanned aircraft systemThe term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code.Passed the House of Representatives February 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

118 HR 390 RH: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-02-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 427119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 390[Report No. 119–501]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 14, 2025Mr. Fong (for himself and Ms. McClellan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyFebruary 20, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Whitesides, Mr. Obernolte, Mr. Vindman, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Harder of California, and Mr. NeguseFebruary 20, 2026Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 14, 2025A BILLTo utlitize the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations project of NASA to improve aerial responses to wildfires, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act or the ACERO Act.2.Advanced capabilities for emergency response operations(a)In generalThe Administrator shall leverage NASA-developed tools and technologies to conduct research and development activities under the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project, or appropriate successor project or projects, to improve aerial responses to wildfires.(b)GoalsThe research and development activities conducted under subsection (a) may include the following:(1)Advanced aircraft technologies and airspace management efforts to assist in the management, deconfliction, and coordination of aerial assets during wildfire response efforts.(2)Information sharing and real-time data exchange for wildfire response teams.(3)Development of an interoperable platform to provide situational awareness of aerial assets during wildfire response.(4)Establishment of a multi-agency concept of operations, which may involve Federal, State, and local government agencies, to enable coordination of aerial activities for wildfire response.(c)CollaborationIn carrying out this section, the Administrator—(1)may coordinate and collaborate with other Federal, State, and local government agencies, regional organizations, and commercial partners and academic institutions involved in wildfire management; and(2)shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consult with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to avoid duplication of activities.(d)Prohibition(1)In generalExcept as provided in this subsection, the Administrator may not procure an unmanned aircraft system to conduct activities described in this section if such unmanned aircraft system is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.(2)ExemptionThe Administrator may waive the prohibition under paragraph (1) on a case-by-case basis if the Administrator—(A)determines that the procurement of an unmanned aircraft system is—(i)in the national interest of the United States; and(ii)necessary for the sole purpose of improving aerial responses to wildfires; and(B)notifies the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate not later than 30 days after a determination in the affirmative under subparagraph (A).(e)Annual reportsNot later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report describing the activities, including results, carried out pursuant to this section. Each such report, at minimum, shall contain the following:(1)A description of any research and development activities.(2)A description of the Administrator’s activities pursuant to subsection (c).(3)An identification of any topics related to improvement of aerial responses to wildfires that could benefit from further research.(4)A description of any continuing efforts under this section.(5)Any other information determined appropriate by the Administrator.(f)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(2)Covered foreign entityThe term covered foreign entity has the meaning given such term in section 1822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31).(3)NASAThe term NASA means the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.(4)Unmanned aircraft systemThe term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code.Amend the title so as to read: A bill to utilize the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations project of NASA to improve aerial responses to wildfires, and for other purposes..February 20, 2026Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed