The Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act of 2024 has passed both the House and the Senate, and it is now awaiting the President’s signature.
The Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act of 2024 was introduced to the House Homeland Security Committee in June 2024. This bill aims to reauthorize and expand upon the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018, which was previously extended but faced another expiration soon. The latest extension funds the government, including these counter-drone authorities, through January 19, 2025. This highlights the need for updated legislation to address the evolving drone threat.
Here’s a quick timeline of its progress:
June 2024: Introduced in the House of Representatives.
July 2024: Passed the House Homeland Security Committee.
September 2024: Passed the House of Representatives.
November 2024: Passed the Senate.
December 2024: Awaiting Presidential signature.
This is great news! It means that the crucial counter-drone authorities will soon be reauthorized and expanded, providing a stronger legal framework for addressing the growing threat of unauthorized drone activity.
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