Rep. McCaul Leads Bipartisan Push to Let National Guard Intercept Drones at Major Events
The Guard the Skies Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to three different House committees for review and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a growing security concern, but it must pass through three different committees which can slow down the process.
National Guard members gain a new mission set: countering unauthorized drones at major events and sensitive facilities. While this expands their role and could mean more call-ups to active duty (even outside war or national emergencies), it also comes with legal protections for actions that would otherwise violate federal law. Guard members may face additional training requirements and deployments.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Guard the Skies Act
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