118th Congress (2023-2024)

S 5639

Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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US Congress

Bill overview

This bill extends the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat the threat of drones, known as ‘counter-UAS’ efforts. Currently, these agencies have limited powers to protect specific facilities and assets from drone-related dangers. The bill specifically extends their authority until September 30, 2025, allowing them to detect, track, disrupt, and, if necessary, disable drones posing a risk. This extension supports the ongoing efforts to safeguard critical infrastructure and operations.

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2024-12-20Senate

Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7252-7253; text: CR S7252)

2024-12-20

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2024-12-20

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2024-12-23Senate

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12/20/2024SenateUnanimous consent
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7252-7253; text: CR S7252)
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12/20/2024Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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12/20/2024SenateUnanimous consent
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7252-7253; text: CR S7252)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/20/2024Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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S 5639

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