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S. 1867

Introduced

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act

Introduced 6/13/2019•116th Congress•Senate
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.

9/10/2019 • Senate

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.

Reported to Senate • 9/10/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Emergency Management
Aviation and airportsDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFederal-Indian relationsIntergovernmental relationsPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentState and local government operationsTerrorismTransportation safety and security

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S. 1867, DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on June 19, 2019

Published: July 19, 2019

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]

Republican • WI

Sponsored 6/13/2019

Cosponsors (2)

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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

D-MI

Joined 6/13/2019

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Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

D-NH

Joined 6/13/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 13, 2019

Committee Review

June 19, 2019

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate9/10/2019
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Introduced in Senate6/13/2019
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Committee Reports (1)

S. Rept. 116-91

Related Bills (1)

H.R. 3787

DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act

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Committee

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors2
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