In CommitteeFiled Apr 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Apr 22, 2026
Summary
The bill gives the NASA administrator and other authorized launch entities the power to detect, warn, disrupt, seize, or even destroy unmanned aircraft that threaten their facilities. It also requires signage, annual reporting, and coordination with law‑enforcement and federal agencies, while limiting immunity for officials. The aim is to safeguard critical aerospace assets from unauthorized drone activity.
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