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Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 19, 2018Emergency Management
H.R. 6438

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 4, 2018)

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act

(Sec. 2) 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:

  • countering UAS that may be used in a terrorist attack;
  • promoting research and development of counter UAS technologies;
  • ensuring the dissemination of information and guidance related to countering such threats; and
  • serving as the DHS point of contact for federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement entities and the private sector regarding DHS activities to counter UAS.

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.

What just happenedSep 5, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-4](R-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Sep 5, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Sep 4, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 4, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7810)

  4. Sep 4, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7810)

  5. Sep 4, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6438.

  6. Sep 4, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S7810-7811)

  7. Sep 4, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Perry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Aug 28, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 704.

  9. Aug 28, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-908.

    Homeland Security Committee
  10. Aug 28, 2018Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-908.

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Jul 24, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jul 24, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jul 19, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jul 19, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Jul 19, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 4, 201836

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act

(Sec. 2) 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:

  • countering UAS that may be used in a terrorist attack;
  • promoting research and development of counter UAS technologies;
  • ensuring the dissemination of information and guidance related to countering such threats; and
  • serving as the DHS point of contact for federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement entities and the private sector regarding DHS activities to counter UAS.

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.

Reported to House without amendmentAug 28, 201879

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.

Introduced in HouseJul 19, 2018

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.

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act — Informed