USCP Empowerment Act of 2025
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Overview
The USCP Empowerment Act of 2025 authorizes the United States Capitol Police (USCP) to take specific actions against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) posing a threat to the Capitol grounds and its assets. This includes detecting, monitoring, disrupting control, seizing, and, if necessary, disabling or destroying UAS. The bill establishes coordination with the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration, outlines privacy protections for intercepted communications, and requires regular reporting to Congress on the USCP’s activities.
Key provisions
- Grants the Capitol Police Board authority to take actions against UAS to mitigate threats.
- Allows the Capitol Police to detect, monitor, disrupt, seize, and disable UAS.
- Requires coordination with the Department of Transportation and the FAA.
- Establishes privacy protections for intercepted communications, including limitations on retention and disclosure.
- Mandates regular reporting to Congress on USCP activities related to UAS.
- Defines ‘unmanned aircraft system’ and related terms for clarity.
- Authorizes research, testing, and training on equipment for UAS mitigation.
- Provides for the forfeiture of seized UAS to the United States.
Who is affected
- United States Capitol Police
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Operators of unmanned aircraft systems
- Individuals and property located near the Capitol grounds
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