Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act
Sen. Cotton Introduces Bill to Allow Private Power Plants to Shoot Down Drones
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Giving private companies the power to disable aircraft is a major change that faces legal hurdles and safety concerns from aviation officials.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Private owners and operators of critical infrastructure facilities gain new legal authority to defend their sites against drone threats. The $250 million grant program helps offset the cost of purchasing and installing drone countermeasure systems, and the liability protections reduce the legal risk of taking action against threatening drones.
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act
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