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DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a DHS official as the Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator to coordinate with relevant DHS offices and components, including the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and the Privacy Office and other relevant federal agencies, on the development of policies and plans to counter threats associated with UAS (i.e., drones).
The coordinator shall serve as the principal DHS official for disseminating information regarding counter-UAS technology to the private sector.
People & committees
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] · R–PA
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 283.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-356.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-356.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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