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US S4413

US S4413
A bill to improve the response of the Department of Defense to threats to United States forces worldwide from small unmanned aircraft systems.


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Introduced
08/04/2020
In Committee
08/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To improve the response of the Department of Defense to threats to United States forces worldwide from small unmanned aircraft systems. 1

AI Summary

This bill seeks to improve the Department of Defense's (DoD) response to threats from small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) worldwide. It designates the Secretary of the Army as the executive agent for the Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Program, tasking them with developing a strategy to counter these threats and submitting reports on the program's structure, activities, and implementation. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a classified report comparing the threats from sUAS to the U.S. military's capabilities, and directs the Secretary to contract a federally funded research center to conduct an independent assessment of the C-sUAS Program's efficacy.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 08/04/2020)

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