Congress Proposes Giving Local Police Power to Jam or Destroy Dangerous Drones
This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is waiting for review by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on the Judiciary. No action has been taken on the bill since February 11, 2026. Because most bills do not receive a committee vote, this proposal is currently stalled.
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Farmers and ranchers increasingly use drones for crop monitoring, livestock management, and spraying. If their operations are near a designated 'covered facility or asset,' their drones could potentially be intercepted, seized, or disabled by local law enforcement using the new counter-drone authority. However, farmers near high-risk areas could also benefit from increased protection against unauthorized surveillance drones on or near their property.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
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Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act
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