# 119-s-4768: A bill to provide for a requirement for networked autonomous kinetic capability against small unmanned aircraft systems.

119-s-4768, A bill to provide for a requirement for networked autonomous kinetic capability against small unmanned aircraft systems., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-06-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4768
- Congress: 119
- Title: A bill to provide for a requirement for networked autonomous kinetic capability against small unmanned aircraft systems.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-11
- Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-24

## Summary

**Sets Army requirements for a networked, autonomous system to detect and kinetically defeat Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aircraft systems (drones).** The bill would push the Army to use common, interoperable architectures so detection, tracking, and interception work across brigade combat teams. - Ground units: Would standardize systems across brigade combat teams so sensors and shooters can hand off targets between multiple ground platforms. - Operators: Calls for autonomous kinetic effects that can neutralize threats with minimal operator intervention, reducing manual control needs. - Systems design and industry: Requires integration of passive and active sensors, mesh networking, and interoperable hardware and software, creating technical specs for vendors. - Oversight and timing: The Secretary of the Army would report the hardware and software identified and an implementation timeline for the FY2028–2032 Future Years Defense Program.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Army plan for stopping small drones: benefit, medium. This bill would require the Secretary of the Army to set requirements for a networked, autonomous kinetic capability to protect ground combat, support, and mobility platforms. It would cover defenses against Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and would prioritize common unit archit…

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- 119-s-4726: PEACE in Sudan Act
- 119-s-4065: STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-4768 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4768)

## Related
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- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4726: PEACE in Sudan Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4726)
- [119-s-4065: STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4065)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4768 (as of 2026-06-24).