COUNTER Act

Enhanced Threat Mitigation: The bill allows for actions to include the use of remote identification broadcast or other means to mitigate threats from unmanned aircraft systems (Section 2, subsection (b)(1)(B)).

Increased Agency Coordination: The law expands the ability to support other Federal agencies that have the authority to mitigate threats from unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned aircraft (Section 2, subsection (e)(4)).

Protection of Sensitive Property: The bill includes provisions for the protection of buildings, grounds, and property where the public does not have regular, unrestricted access under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense (Section 2, subsection (l), clause (x)).

Emergency Response Assistance: The Act allows for assistance to Federal, State, or local officials when responding to incidents involving nuclear, radiological, biological, or chemical weapons, high-yield explosives, or related materials (Section 2, subsection (l), clause (xi)).

Reduced Transparency: Information regarding the technology, procedures, and protocols used to carry out these mitigations is exempt from disclosure under certain federal laws and any State or local laws (Section 2, subsection (g)).

Legal Immunity for Specific Activities: Certain laws, including sections of title 18 and title 49, may not apply to activities of the Department of Defense or the Coast Guard if they are related to mitigating threats from unmanned aircraft and are conducted outside the United States (Section 2, subsection (i)).