Dale Strong (R-AL)
National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 regarding counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). It directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to work together to establish training for these systems. Additionally, these officials must coordinate with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to create standards for initial and recurrent training or certifications for operators. The bill also requires officials to consider how this technology impacts aviation safety and airspace use.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill enhances security capabilities through the establishment of specialized training for counter-unmanned aircraft systems.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The training and certification standards for counter-UAS technology provide better defense against unauthorized unmanned aerial threats.
- Scored +2
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Enhanced counter-UAS capabilities provide better security against aerial threats in populated areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of specialized training: The Attorney General, working with the Secretary of Homeland Security, may provide training and establish specific facilities or training centers for counter-UAS measures (Section 210H).
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Standardized operator qualifications: The Secretary of Homeland Security and Attorney General will establish standards for initial and recurrent training programs or certifications for those seeking to operate detection and mitigation systems, equipment, or technology (Section 210I(a)).
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Protection of aviation safety: Implementation requires officials to consider potential impacts on aviation safety, civil aviation and aerospace operations, aircraft airworthiness, or the civilian use of airspace (Section 210I(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Training and certification burdens: The bill requires the establishment of specific standards for initial and recurrent training programs or certifications, as well as requirements for how often an individual must complete and renew such training (Section 210I(a) and Section 210I(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill enhances security capabilities through the establishment of specialized training for counter-unmanned aircraft systems.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The training and certification standards for counter-UAS technology provide better defense against unauthorized unmanned aerial threats.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — Enhanced counter-UAS capabilities provide better security against aerial threats in populated areas.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill facilitates the implementation and standardized use of advanced detection and mitigation technologies.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — By requiring consideration of aviation safety and airspace use, the bill helps protect the integrity of civil aviation infrastructure.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill establishes clear interagency coordination requirements for the deployment of counter-UAS technology.
- 1/24/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 1/23/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House