To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator, and for other purposes.
DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a DHS official as the Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator to coordinate with relevant DHS offices and components, including the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and the Privacy Office and other relevant federal agencies, on the development of policies and plans to counter threats associated with UAS (i.e., drones).
The coordinator shall serve as the principal DHS official for disseminating information regarding counter-UAS technology to the private sector.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-356.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-356.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 283.
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