HR 8590 United States House · 118th Congress

National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

This bill establishes a national training center to prepare personnel for operating counter-drone systems. It requires the Attorney General and Homeland Security Secretary to create standardized training and certification programs for individuals who use counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), ensuring operators meet safety and effectiveness standards. The law mandates coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration to address aviation safety concerns and sets requirements for initial and recurrent training. The bill directly affects law enforcement and security personnel who deploy counter-UAS technology to protect critical infrastructure and public spaces.
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Introduced May 31, 2024 Last action May 31, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
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