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Combat Action Recognition and Evaluation (CARE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2218| Senate 
| Updated: 7/9/2025
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal mandates the creation of a new recognition for military personnel operating remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in combat. It specifically directs the Secretaries of the military departments to establish a combat status identifier equivalent for RPA crews who conduct combat operations. The bill's purpose is to acknowledge the contributions and unique challenges faced by these crews, providing them with recognition comparable to those in traditional combat roles. This new identifier is required to be established within 180 days of the bill's enactment, ensuring prompt implementation of this recognition for eligible personnel.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4798
Combat Action Recognition and Evaluation (CARE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews Act of 2024
Jul 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4798
    Combat Action Recognition and Evaluation (CARE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews Act of 2024


  • July 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Combat Action Recognition and Evaluation (CARE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2218| Senate 
| Updated: 7/9/2025
This legislative proposal mandates the creation of a new recognition for military personnel operating remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in combat. It specifically directs the Secretaries of the military departments to establish a combat status identifier equivalent for RPA crews who conduct combat operations. The bill's purpose is to acknowledge the contributions and unique challenges faced by these crews, providing them with recognition comparable to those in traditional combat roles. This new identifier is required to be established within 180 days of the bill's enactment, ensuring prompt implementation of this recognition for eligible personnel.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4798
Combat Action Recognition and Evaluation (CARE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews Act of 2024
Jul 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4798
    Combat Action Recognition and Evaluation (CARE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews Act of 2024


  • July 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted