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H.R.9232

Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act

Introduced·6/9/26

Grants authority to use counter-unmanned aircraft systems to protect critical infrastructure from drone threats.

The Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act aims to protect critical infrastructure from drone threats by authorizing private owners and operators to use counter-unmanned aircraft systems. The Act defines "covered critical infrastructure facility" and establishes a certification program for personnel. It also creates a grant program for purchasing and operating counter-unmanned aircraft systems and provides liability protection for authorized actions. The authority granted under this Act will terminate on September 30, 2031.

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Where it stands

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Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Committee
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History

Jul 7

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Jun 9

House

Introduced in House

Jun 9

House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.