Directs NASA to use its own tools and technologies to research better ways of coordinating aircraft during wildfire response, and restricts NASA from buying foreign-made drones for this work except in limited waivers.

• Authorizes NASA to conduct research under the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations project to improve aerial responses to wildfires, including airspace management, real-time data sharing, and a shared situational awareness platform.
• Allows NASA to coordinate with federal, state, local, commercial, and academic partners, and requires consultation with other federal agencies to avoid duplication.
• Prohibits NASA from procuring unmanned aircraft systems made or assembled by a covered foreign entity, with a case-by-case waiver that requires notice to Congress within 30 days.
• Requires annual reports to the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee from one year after enactment through December 31, 2030.

• Science, Space, and Technology Committee (House)
• Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee (Senate)

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