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Introduced
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
In Committee
06/19/2019
06/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a senior DHS official within the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans as the Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator to oversee and coordinate with relevant DHS offices and components on the development of guidance and regulations to counter threats associated with UAS (i.e., drones). The coordinator shall serve as the principal DHS official for sharing information regarding counter-UAS technology to the private sector.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a senior DHS official within the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans as the Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator. The Coordinator will oversee and coordinate with relevant DHS offices and components on the development of guidance and regulations to counter threats associated with UAS (drones). The Coordinator will also promote research and development of counter-UAS technologies, coordinate information sharing on countering UAS threats, serve as the DHS liaison to law enforcement and the private sector, and carry out other counter-UAS authorities and activities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195. (on 09/10/2019)
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