# 119-hr-709: National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

119-hr-709, National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R-AL); status in_committee (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-709
- Congress: 119
- Title: National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-01-23
- Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R-AL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Would create national standards for counter-drone training and operator certification.** The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to set initial and recurrent training or certification criteria for people who operate counter-unmanned aircraft systems, and it authorizes DOJ to provide training through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. - Federal law enforcement and trainers: DOJ training could cover detecting, identifying, monitoring, tracking, disrupting, and seizing control of drones. - System operators: Standards would define requirements for initial and recurrent training or certification for those who operate detection and mitigation equipment, including a set renewal frequency. - Aviation and airspace: The Federal Aviation Administration must be consulted so standards consider aviation safety, aircraft airworthiness, and impacts on civil aviation before deployments.

## Provisions PRIA read

- National counter-drone training centers: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would let the Attorney General, working with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, provide counter-drone training. It would allow the government to establish or designate one or more training facilities. Training would cover detection and response measures described in…
- New rules for counter-drone operators: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would require DHS and the Attorney General to set standards for initial and recurring training or certifications for people who operate counter-drone detection and mitigation systems. The FAA must be consulted about aviation safety, airworthiness, and civil airspace impacts bef…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-709 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/709)

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- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
- [119-hr-1357: Susan Muffley Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1357)
- [119-hr-740: Veterans’ ACCESS Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-740)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-709 (as of 2025-12-21).