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House bill · H.R. 709 (119th Congress)

National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jan 24, 2025

Sponsor: Dale W. Strong (U.S. Representative, AL-5, Republican)

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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.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · U.S. House of Representatives, Senate Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. Senate.

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Full history

  1. Jan 24, 2025

    In committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    U.S. House

  2. Jan 24, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  3. Jan 24, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  4. Jan 24, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  5. Jan 23, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

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  1. Jan 23, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jan 23, 2025

    Referred to committee

    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.

  3. Jan 23, 2025

    Referred to committee

    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.

  4. Jan 23, 2025

    Referred to committee

    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.

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