S 5639 · 118th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act

Introduced 2024-12-20· Sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Held at the desk.(2024-12-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act This bill reauthorizes counter-drone authorities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) through FY2025. Under current law, DHS and DOJ have limited authority to protect certain covered facilities and assets from threats posed by drones. Covered facilities and assets include those related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection functions, U.S. Secret Service protection operations, Federal Bureau of Investigation activities, and operations of the U.S. Marshals Service. This authority allows DHS and DOJ to detect, identify, monitor, and track drones; warn drone operators; disrupt or take control of drones; seize, exercise control of, or otherwise confiscate a drone; and use reasonable force to disable, damage, or destroy drones deemed to pose a threat.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans