H.R. 6438 · 115th Congress
DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Scott Perry
- Introduced
- 2018-07-19
- Latest action
- 2018-09-05 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Summary
DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct 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 on the development of policies and plans to counter threats associated with UAS, including the possible use of UAS in a terrorist attack.
The coordinator shall: (1) ensure that activities for identifying, assessing, or defeating a UAS are carried out in accordance with applicable federal laws; and (2) serve as the principal DHS official for disseminating information regarding counter-UAS technology to the private sector.