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US S2173

US S2173
Coast Guard Drug Detection and Interdiction Act


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Introduced
07/18/2019
In Committee
07/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to enhance the land-based unmanned aircraft system program of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the United States Coast Guard to provide funding through FY2021 for the enhancement of its land-based unmanned aircraft system program. The Coast Guard must assess the feasibility and advisability of using unmanned aircraft systems for surveillance of marine protected areas, the transit zone, and the Arctic.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the United States Coast Guard to provide funding through fiscal year 2021 for the enhancement of its land-based unmanned aircraft system program. The bill requires the Coast Guard to assess the feasibility and advisability of using unmanned aircraft systems for surveillance of marine protected areas, the transit zone, and the Arctic to establish maritime domain awareness, ensure response to illegal activities, and collaborate with state, local, tribal, and international authorities in these areas.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 07/18/2019)

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