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Guard the Skies Act
6/3/2026, 8:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8697
The "Guard the Skies Act" (H.R. 8697) was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 7, 2026. The bill aims to enhance protections and security measures related to airspace defense. Specific provisions within the bill focus on bolstering surveillance capabilities, improving response protocols to potential threats in the sky, and modernizing technology used for aerial monitoring. The proposed directives outlined in the bill seek to increase coordination between relevant agencies, allocate resources for advanced equipment upgrades, and establish clear guidelines for airspace protection strategies. For more details, the full text of the bill can be accessed via the provided PDF link: [Guard the Skies Act - PDF](https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8697/BILLS-119hr8697ih.pdf).
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Current Status of Bill HR 8697
Bill HR 8697 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8697 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8697's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, 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. as of May 7, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8697
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
29Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
15Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8697
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8697
Guard the Skies Act
Guard the Skies Act
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to authorize the National Guard to protect certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8697
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