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US HR3787

US HR3787
DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act


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Introduced
07/16/2019
In Committee
10/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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 DHS official as the Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator to coordinate with relevant DHS offices and components, including the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and the Privacy Office and other relevant federal agencies, on the development of policies and plans to counter threats associated with UAS (i.e., drones). The coordinator shall serve as the principal DHS official for disseminating information regarding counter-UAS technology to the private sector.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator to coordinate with relevant DHS offices and other federal agencies on the development of policies and plans to counter threats associated with UAS, such as drones that could be used in terrorist attacks. The Coordinator will also promote research and development of counter-UAS technologies, ensure the dissemination of information and guidance related to countering UAS threats, serve as the point of contact for federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement entities and the private sector on the Department's UAS-related activities, and carry out other related UAS activities as directed by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Additionally, the Coordinator will coordinate with relevant offices to ensure any testing, evaluation, or deployment of systems used to identify, assess, or defeat UAS is done in accordance with applicable federal laws, and will serve as the principal DHS official responsible for disseminating information regarding counter-UAS technology to the private sector.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 283. (on 12/18/2019)

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