The COUNTER Act expands the Department of Defense's authority to detect, track, and neutralize unmanned aircraft systems (drones) that pose threats to U.S. military assets and facilities. The bill modifies existing law to allow the Secretary of Defense to delegate this authority to military commanders and other officials, and permits the use of remote identification and other technological means to identify and mitigate drone threats. The legislation exempts information about the technology and procedures used to carry out these operations from public disclosure requirements under federal and state law. The bill extends the reporting deadline for these activities from 2026 to 2030 and broadens the scope of situations where the military can take action, including assisting other federal agencies and responding to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction or emergency situations. This legislation would primarily affect military operations both domestically and internationally, with no specific new funding authorized in the bill itself.
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