A bill to require the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security to complete a threat assessment regarding unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 1908 requires the Pentagon's top intelligence official to complete a comprehensive assessment of unmanned drone threats within 100 air miles of U.S. international borders and submit findings to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment. The assessment must examine which hostile actors are operating drones near U.S. borders, what data these drones collect, how detection and counter-drone capabilities work, and whether current federal authorities are adequate to address the threat. Within six months after completing the assessment, the Defense Department must submit a detailed report to multiple congressional committees, including information about current government responsibilities and recommendations on whether new authorities or resources are needed. The bill affects national security and law enforcement agencies responsible for border security and drone surveillance, and requires a briefing to Congress 90 days after the report is submitted. No specific funding is authorized in the legislation.
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