Senate Bill 1867
116th Congress(2019-2020)
DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1867
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a senior DHS official within the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans as the Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator to oversee and coordinate with relevant DHS offices and components on the development of guidance and regulations to counter threats associated with UAS (i.e., drones).
The coordinator shall serve as the principal DHS official for sharing information regarding counter-UAS technology to the private sector.
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09/10/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
09/10/2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-91.
06/19/2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
06/13/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
06/13/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:05 PM