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S 4919 — Protecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 678.

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Plain-language change summary

The changes to the bill S. 4919 include the removal of the short title and specific sections detailing an interagency strategy related to counter-unmanned aircraft systems at international borders. Notably, definitions and references to congressional committees have also been deleted. This means that the text no longer outlines particular roles or responsibilities of Senate committees regarding these systems.

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4919 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
4919 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
4919 To require an interagency strategy for creating a unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities and protections at international borders of the United States.
678 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
4919 [Report No.
117-279] To require an interagency strategy for creating a unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities and protections at international borders of the United States.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require an interagency strategy for creating a unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities and protections at international borders of the United States.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs December 19, 2022 Reported by Mr.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Peters, with an amendment [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require an interagency strategy for creating a unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities and protections at international borders of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1.
SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
2.
INTERAGENCY STRATEGY FOR CREATING A UNIFIED POSTURE ON COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES AND PROTECTIONS AT INTERNATIONAL BORDERS OF THE UNITED STATES.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Definitions.-- In this section:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</DELETED> <DELETED> (E) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate;</DELETED> <DELETED> (F) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives;</DELETED> <DELETED> (G) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives;</DELETED> <DELETED> (H) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives;</DELETED> <DELETED> (J) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (K) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Covered facility or asset.--The term ``covered facility or asset'' has the meaning given such term in section 210G(k)(3) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.
124n(k)(3)).</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall work with the Attorney General, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy for creating a unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (referred to in this section as ``C-UAS'') capabilities and protections at--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) covered facilities or assets along international borders of the United States;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) any other border-adjacent covered facilities or assets at which such capabilities maybe utilized under Federal law.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Elements.--The strategy required to be developed under subsection (b) shall include the following elements:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) An examination of C-UAS capabilities at covered facilities or assets along the border, or such other border-adjacent covered facilities or assets at which such capabilities may be utilized under Federal law, and their usage to detect or mitigate credible threats to homeland security, including the facilitation of illicit activities, or for other purposes authorized by law.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) An examination of efforts to protect privacy and civil liberties in the context of C-UAS operations, including with respect to impacts on border communities and protections of the First and Fourth Amendments to the United States Constitution.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) An examination of intelligence sources and methods, including drone operators and artificial intelligence equipment, and relevant due process considerations.</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) An assessment of the availability and interoperability of C-UAS detection and mitigation technology.</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) An assessment of the training, including training relating to the protection of privacy and civil liberties, required for successful operation of C-UAS detection and mitigation technology.</DELETED> <DELETED> (6) An assessment of specific methods of operability for deployment and recommendations for additional resources needed.</DELETED> <DELETED> (7) An assessment of interagency research and development efforts, including the potential for expanding such efforts.</DELETED> <DELETED> (d) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit the strategy developed pursuant to subsection (b) to the appropriate congressional committees.</DELETED> <DELETED> (e) Annual Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the following years, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) the resources necessary to carry out the strategy developed pursuant to subsection (b);
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) any significant developments relating to the elements described in subsection (c).</DELETED> SECTION 1.
This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act''.
This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act'' SEC.
SEC.
and (2) any other border-adjacent covered facilities or assets at which such capabilities maybe utilized under Federal law.
and (2) any other border-adjacent facilities or assets at which such capabilities maybe utilized under Federal law.
(1) An examination of C-UAS capabilities at covered facilities or assets along the border, or such other border- adjacent covered facilities or assets at which such capabilities may be utilized under Federal law, and their usage to detect or mitigate credible threats to homeland security, including the facilitation of illicit activities, or for other purposes authorized by law.
(1) An examination of C-UAS capabilities at covered facilities or assets along the border, or such other border- adjacent facilities or assets at which such capabilities may be utilized under Federal law, and their usage to detect or mitigate credible threats to homeland security, including the facilitation of illicit activities, or for other purposes authorized by law.
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Calendar No.
678 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
4919 [Report No.
117-279] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require an interagency strategy for creating a unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities and protections at international borders of the United States.
_______________________________________________________________________ December 19, 2022 Reported with an amendment
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Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Also cites: 6 U.S.C. § 124n

Action History

  1. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-279.

  2. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-279.

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 678.

  4. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. Introduced in Senate

  6. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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S 4919 is sponsored by Lankford, James (Republican).
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