Senate Committee Advances 2026 Intelligence Authorization With New Drone Powers, Trespassing Penalties
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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No legislative action in over 90 days.
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By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 120.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Cotton. Without written report.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
The Senate approved the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 119-60), which contains the annual Intelligence Authorization Act. The bill authorizes funding for the intelligence community and sets new oversight rules for emerging technologies and national security threats.
Senators Mark Kelly and James Lankford introduced the Border Drone Threat Assessment Act to require a comprehensive review of drone threats near U.S. borders. The bill seeks to coordinate agency responses to unmanned aircraft systems used by cartels and other malign actors.
The article notes that the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) was enacted last month, serving as a vehicle for various national security and intelligence policy updates, including the Intelligence Authorization Act.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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