USCP Empowerment Act of 2025
Capitol Police: Drone Defense Authority
The USCP Empowerment Act of 2025 has been approved by its committee and is now moving forward in the House. It is currently waiting for further action before it can be considered by the full chamber. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
While security is a priority, the bill currently lacks Democratic support and faces a complex path through three different House committees.
Key Points
- The bill gives the Capitol Police new powers to stop drones that fly too close to the U.S. Capitol or other protected buildings. Officers would be allowed to track these drones and even take control of them if they think there is a real danger to the area.
- Police could use technology to jam the signals between a drone and its pilot. In serious cases, they would have the legal right to damage or destroy a drone to keep people and buildings safe.
- To protect privacy, the bill says police can only listen to drone signals when necessary. They generally have to delete any recorded data within 180 days unless it is being used for a criminal investigation or a court case.
- The Capitol Police must work with the Federal Aviation Administration to make sure their actions do not interfere with regular airplanes or airport safety. They also have to send a report to Congress every six months about how they are using these powers.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
USCP Empowerment Act of 2025
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