Protecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act
Latest action (28 Sep 2022): Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Official summary
Protecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to work with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense to develop a strategy for a unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities and protections at certain facilities at or near a U.S. international border (generally, facilities or assets considered high-risk or a potential target and that are related to certain DHS or DOJ missions).
Timeline
28 Sep 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 4919 do?
- Protecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to work with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense to develop a strategy for a unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities and protections at certain facilities at or near a U.S. international border (generally, facilities or assets considered high-risk or a potential target and that are related to certain DHS or DOJ missions).
- Has S. 4919 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 Sep 2022, S. 4919 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S. 4919?
- S. 4919 was sponsored by Sen. James Lankford [R-OK] (Republican-OK), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 4919?
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (28 Sep 2022).
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