Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act

HR 5061 establishes new authority for federal and local agencies to detect, identify, monitor, and mitigate unmanned aircraft systems (drones) that pose security threats to critical infrastructure, airports, and public events. The bill requires counter-UAS systems to meet minimum performance standards that ensure aviation safety and minimize interference with communications, with a list of approved systems maintained by the Secretary of Homeland Security. It creates a pilot program for state and local law enforcement to use authorized counter-UAS systems at covered sites (like critical infrastructure, oil refineries, and amusement parks) and covered events, with requirements for training, coordination, and privacy protections. The law includes annual reporting requirements and expires on October 1, 2030.