Safer skies act
Safer Skies Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Safer Skies Act expands the authority of State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies to use counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technologies. It amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to allow these agencies to take actions necessary to mitigate threats posed by UAS, including disabling or destroying them. The bill establishes a national schoolhouse for training officers on these technologies and mandates specific procedures for their use, including a list of authorized technologies and notification requirements. It also includes provisions for enhanced penalties related to the use of UAS in criminal activity and establishes a reimbursement program for federal agencies providing counter-UAS protection.
Key provisions
- Expands authority for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies to use counter-UAS technologies.
- Establishes a national schoolhouse for training officers on counter-UAS operations.
- Requires a list of authorized counter-UAS technologies maintained by multiple federal agencies.
- Mandates notification requirements for agencies using counter-UAS authority.
- Increases penalties for felony offenses involving the use of UAS.
- Creates a reimbursement program for federal agencies providing counter-UAS protection to events.
- Establishes a timeline for the development of regulations governing counter-UAS authority.
- Includes provisions for enhanced sentencing for offenses involving the use of UAS.
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