Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act
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HR 1646 — Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act
Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Died in session
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act (Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) research how commercially available small and medium sized unmanned aircraft, excluding aircraft over 1,300 pounds, could be used to perpetuate an attack; and (2) develop policies, guidance, and protocols for DHS to prevent, or mitigate the risks of, such an attack. Authorizes DHS to provide the Departments of Defense, Transportation, and Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission information regarding how to best prevent and mitigate the risk of such an attack. Requires DHS to: (1) disseminate to state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials and to state and major urban area fusion centers information regarding how such officials may bolster preparedness for, and responses to, attacks by such aircraft; and (2) submit an assessment of the security risk associated with such aircraft.
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Read HR 1646 on the official United States source →Action History
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4569)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1646.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4569-4570)
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Mr. Loudermilk moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
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Committee on Transportation discharged.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-169, Part I.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Discharged.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E433-434)
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Bonnie Coleman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 1646 do?
- Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act (Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) research how commercially available small and medium sized unmanned aircraft, excluding aircraft over 1,300 pounds, could be used to perpetuate an attack; and (2) develop policies, guidance, and protocols for DHS to prevent, or mitigate the risks of, such an attack. Authorizes DHS to provide the Departments of Defense, Transportation, and Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission information regarding how to best prevent and mitigate the risk of such an attack. Requires DHS to: (1) disseminate to state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials and to state and major urban area fusion centers information regarding how such officials may bolster preparedness for, and responses to, attacks by such aircraft; and (2) submit an assessment of the security risk associated with such aircraft.
- Who sponsors HR 1646?
- HR 1646 is sponsored by Bonnie Coleman (D).
- What is the current status of HR 1646?
- This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 1646?
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