This bill directs the federal government's chief accountant, the Comptroller General, to study how federal, state, local, and tribal agencies use drones and counter-drone systems. Within one year of the bill becoming law, the Comptroller General must report to Congress on the number of drones these agencies operate, which drones come from foreign adversaries, how often drones are used and for what purposes, and what rules or privacy protections govern their use. The report must also include recommendations on whether laws need to change to help agencies better defend against threatening drones and whether the U.S. should improve its ability to manufacture and buy domestically-made drones. The bill essentially seeks to give Congress a comprehensive picture of drone use across government so it can make informed decisions about drone policy, security, and potential foreign threats.
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