Bill > HR3334

This bill (the USCP Empowerment Act of 2025) authorizes the United States Capitol Police (USCP) to take comprehensive actions to mitigate threats from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, near Capitol facilities. The bill grants the Capitol Police Board broad powers to detect, identify, monitor, track, warn, disrupt, seize, or even destroy drones that pose a credible security threat to Capitol buildings, grounds, and other designated assets. These actions can include intercepting communications controlling the drone, using electronic or physical means to disable or control the drone, and employing reasonable force if necessary. The bill requires coordination with the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration to ensure aviation safety and includes strict privacy protections, mandating that any communications intercepted must be consistent with constitutional rights, maintained for no more than 180 days, and only shared under specific legal circumstances. The USCP must provide Congress with detailed semi-annual reports on these activities, including descriptions of actions taken, potential impacts on the national airspace, and steps to protect civil liberties. The bill explicitly limits the USCP's drone mitigation efforts to this specific program and includes clear definitions of covered facilities and relevant technical terms.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3334/all-info