Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill gives the FAA and state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies the legal authority to detect, track, disable, and destroy drones that threaten public safety and critical infrastructure. The legislation establishes a three-year general pilot program allowing up to 4,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide to acquire and operate counter-drone systems, along with a separate pilot program for up to 40 agencies in 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities to protect the tournament. After the pilots conclude, state and local agencies can permanently operate counter-drone systems at high-risk facilities if they register with a federal administrator, complete required training, and maintain strict reporting requirements. The bill includes privacy protections to limit surveillance to necessary activities and requires immediate destruction of intercepted communications unless needed for criminal investigation or national defense. Federal funding from existing Department of Transportation grant programs will support these pilot programs before the permanent authorization takes effect.
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