S. 2218

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To provide a combat status identifier equivalent for remotely piloted aircraft crew who conduct combat operations.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · July 9, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Rosen · Committee: Committee on Armed Services

Table of contents

• S. 2218
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Combat status identifier equivalent for remotely piloted aircraft crew

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Combat Action Recognition and Evaluation (CARE) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Crews Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Combat status identifier equivalent for remotely piloted aircraft crew

• Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of the military departments shall establish a status identifier of equivalent merit as a combat status identifier for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) crew who conduct combat operations.