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This bill, known as the DEFENSE Act (Disabling Enemy Flight Entry and Neutralizing Suspect Equipment Act), authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General to deputize state or local law enforcement officers to protect specific events with temporary flight restrictions. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act to allow these deputized officers to use drone countermeasures at three types of locations: sites with existing flight restrictions, locations of large public gatherings, and public gatherings protected by temporary flight restrictions, as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration. Officers must first complete specialized training in using these authorities, and the Secretary or Attorney General will provide oversight in coordination with the Department of Transportation and FAA. The bill also restricts the authorized equipment for drone detection, identification, monitoring, or tracking to a specific list maintained by multiple government agencies, ensuring that only approved technologies can be used. This legislation aims to enhance security at large public events by providing local law enforcement with additional tools to protect against potential drone-related threats.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3207/all-info