Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act
Sponsored By: Senator Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
In Committee
Summary
Extends DHS and DOJ counter-drone authority through September 30, 2028. This bill would replace the current September 30, 2025 expiration with a new sunset date of September 30, 2028, keeping existing federal authorities to detect and respond to unmanned aircraft systems in place for three more years.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Extend federal counter-drone authority
If enacted, this bill would let the Department of Homeland Security keep its counter-drone authorities until September 30, 2028. It would also continue related Department of Justice involvement tied to those authorities. The bill only replaces the current September 30, 2025 sunset date with September 30, 2028. It would not create new programs, change who is eligible, or add funding.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
MI • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
IA • R
Sponsored 10/22/2025
Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 10/27/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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