HR 709

National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

Summary

National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish training and qualification standards for counter-unmanned aircraft systems, commonly referred to as counter-drone systems. Specifically, DHS and DOJ, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, must establish standards for initial and recurrent training programs or certifications for individuals seeking to operate counter-drone detection and mitigation systems, equipment, or technology. Further, DOJ, in coordination with DHS's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, may provide training related to counter-drone systems, including detecting, identifying, monitoring, tracking, disrupting, and seizing control of drones. DOJ may establish or designate one or more facilities or training centers to provide such training related to counter-drone systems.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Dale W. Strong [R-AL-5]
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Introduced
2025-01-23
Latest action
2025-01-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • 2025-01-23: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
  • 2025-01-23: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
  • 2025-01-23: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-23: Introduced in House