Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act

House Bill 1646 - Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:28:00Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1646 Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1646

Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act

(Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) research how commercially available small and medium sized unmanned aircraft, excluding aircraft over 1,300 pounds, could be used to perpetuate an attack; and (2) develop policies, guidance, and protocols for DHS to prevent, or mitigate the risks of, such an attack. Authorizes DHS to provide the Departments of Defense, Transportation, and Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission information regarding how to best prevent and mitigate the risk of such an attack.

Requires DHS to: (1) disseminate to state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials and to state and major urban area fusion centers information regarding how such officials may bolster preparedness for, and responses to, attacks by such aircraft; and (2) submit an assessment of the security risk associated with such aircraft.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1646

Bill HR 1646 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2015. Bill HR 1646 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2015. Bill HR 1646's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 24, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1646

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1646

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports

- Congressional oversight

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Government studies and investigations

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Terrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1646

Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to research how small and medium sized unmanned aerial systems could be used in an attack, how to prevent or mitigate the effects of such an attack, and for other purposes.

Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to research how certain commercially available small and medium sized unmanned aircraft systems could be used in an attack, how to prevent or mitigate the risk of such an attack, and for other purposes.