Bill · H.R. 6042· House(119-HR-6042)
LANDED Act
- Introduced
- 11/12/2025
- Last activity
- 11/13/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Smith
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Law Against Nefarious Drones, Enforcement, Deconfliction Act" or the "LANDED Act," aims to help State law enforcement work with the Federal Government to detect and stop drones involved in unlawful activities. It creates a process for State law enforcement agencies to acquire and operate approved counter-UAS mitigation systems to address threats like bodily harm or damage to critical infrastructure. The bill establishes a grant program to help agencies pay for this equipment and training. Additionally, it requires mandatory reporting for drone deconfliction to prevent interference between agencies. Finally, it mandates a review and report by the Inspector General regarding drone activity near military and national security sites.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+3
The bill enhances defenses against drone-related threats to national security and critical infrastructure.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
Enhanced drone mitigation may increase safety for residents in populated or sensitive areas.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+1
The bill provides protections against drones that could cause severe economic damage.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-4
The bill grants law enforcement authority to monitor and track drone communications without prior consent.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?-3
The bill allows for the tracking of drones and interception of their control communications without consent.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?-1
The bill notes potential risks that counter-drone systems could interfere with airport and airspace safety.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Safety and Security: The bill allows law enforcement to mitigate threats from unmanned aircraft that could cause bodily harm, loss of life, or threats to national security and critical infrastructure (Section 2).
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Support for Law Enforcement Training and Equipment: Through the "Counter-UAS Security Grant Program," eligible State law enforcement and emergency management agencies can receive funds to acquire mitigation systems and pay for personnel training (Section 6).
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Protection of Communications Networks: The bill requires federal officials to ensure that counter-drone systems do not disrupt civilian communications, such as radio or cellular networks (Section 3).
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Prevention of Mid-Air Conflicts: The establishment of a mandatory nonemergency reporting requirement aims to create deconfliction between different government agencies regarding drone usage (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk to Civilian Communications: There is a potential for these mitigation systems to disrupt or interfere with civilian information technology, internet technology, or radio communications networks (Section 3).
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Potential for Unintended Airspace Interference: The use of these systems could adversely impact the safe operation of the national airspace system, including nearby airports (Section 3).
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Intrusive Law Enforcement Actions: The bill authorizes law enforcement to monitor, track, and intercept communications—including wire, oral, or electronic communications—used to control a drone without the operator's prior consent (Section 3).
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Physical Risks during Mitigation: Authorized personnel may use reasonable force to disable, damage, or destroy an unmanned aircraft system (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights-4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit-1
- 11/13/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- 11/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
- Introduced in House