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H.R. 3207119th CongressIn committeeLatest action May 6, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The DEFENSE Act would let trained state and local police help federal agencies detect and stop drones at major public events.
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The DEFENSE Act would let the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General grant special authority to state or local police to help protect large public events from drones, including sites with "temporary flight restrictions." Officers would need federal-approved training, work under federal oversight, and use only equipment from an approved list.
Law enforcement agencies, event organizers, and security planners for major sports games, concerts, or public celebrations would be affected. Drone operators and attendees at these events would also be impacted.
The change would expand who can detect and disable drones near high-security events, shifting some authority currently held mainly by federal agencies to trained local and state officers. It does not alter drone rules outside designated high-security event areas.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.